Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Woodbury, NY to support active defense practices. This on-site, permanent role offers a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 and the chance to work with experienced litigators on discovery, case management, and trial preparation.

A paralegal certificate is required; 2–3+ years of law firm litigation experience in Woodbury is preferred. Knowledge of court procedures, electronic filing, and tools like NetDocs and LexisNexis is valued; Dallas duties may vary

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Woodbury: 2–3+ years of law firm litigation paralegal experience; general liability experience preferred.
• Dallas: 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of court procedures, electronic filing, and litigation support technology.
• Strong MS Office skills, organization, written communication, and attention to detail.
• Woodbury: NetDocs and LexisNexis experience valued; Dallas: NEOS, e-discovery, and LexisNexis valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with discovery, case management, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft discovery and routine litigation correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Review and summarize records, deposition transcripts, and other evidence; prepare chronologies and exhibits.
• Coordinate document collection, production, redactions, Bates numbering, subpoenas, and third-party records.
• Track deadlines, coordinate proceedings, and assist with state and federal court filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, witness materials, and hearing or mediation binders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

NetDocs

LexisNexis

NEOS

e-discovery

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

$65000 - $85000 per year | Woodbury, NY | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our agency is partnering with a national law firm seeking litigation paralegals to support active defense practices. Woodbury focuses on general liability; Dallas supports a broader litigation docket, with employment litigation experience preferred.

Why join us:

Direct client exposure, collaboration with experienced litigators, professional development, unlimited attorney PTO, comprehensive benefits, and discretionary and billable-hours-based bonus opportunities.

Base pay depends on experience, location, and job-related qualifications. Bonus eligibility and benefits are subject to the employer’s applicable plans.

Base compensation: Woodbury: $65,000–$85,000. Dallas compensation to be discussed.

Work arrangement: Woodbury: onsite. Dallas schedule to be discussed.

Job Details

What you will do

• Assist attorneys with discovery, case management, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft discovery and routine litigation correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Review and summarize records, deposition transcripts, and other evidence; prepare chronologies and exhibits.
• Coordinate document collection, production, redactions, Bates numbering, subpoenas, and third-party records.
• Track deadlines, coordinate proceedings, and assist with state and federal court filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, witness materials, and hearing or mediation binders.

What you bring

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Woodbury: 2–3+ years of law firm litigation paralegal experience; general liability experience strongly preferred.
• Dallas: 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable court procedures, electronic filing, and litigation support technology.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, organization, written communication, and attention to detail.
• Woodbury: medical record analysis, NetDocs, and LexisNexis experience valued. Dallas: employment litigation, NEOS, e-discovery, and LexisNexis experience valued.

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