Litigation Paralegal- 3686303

AMS Staffing Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in New York City to support attorneys and case teams through all phases of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation. The role offers a hybrid schedule after an initial training period up to 90 days.

The candidate will review pleadings, manage documents, and assist with e-discovery using Relativity or similar tools. 3–5 years of litigation experience and an Associate’s degree or paralegal certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certification; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ Litigation experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with e-discovery (Relativity or similar) is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, notices, and court pleadings.
• Identify, collect, and organize factual evidence, including deposition and trial exhibits.
• Create organizational systems and annotated binders for case documents.
• Conduct document reviews and prepare document productions.
• Maintain familiarity with court filing procedures and local rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certification

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Relativity e-discovery

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Felicia Larion

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York NY 10022

Salary/Payrate: $95K-$120K annually AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after initial training period that could be up to 90 days)

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services, this position will work directly with licensed attorneys and assist case teams throughout all phases of litigation including preparation and trial. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and drafts discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing and highlighting key portions of deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts, as well as medical records.
• Identifies, collects, and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits.
• Creates organizational systems, including the preparation of annotated binders, for case documents.
• Conducts document reviews and prepares document productions.
• Maintains familiarity with court filing procedures, local rules, and individual practices of judges assigned on matters.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or a Paralegal Certification is required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience in Litigation will be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ Litigation experience. Legal experience in a capacity other than paralegal may be considered towards qualification for a Paralegal position.
• Experience completing electronic filings with various entities is preferred.
• MUST HAVE experience with e-discovery (Relativity or something comparable)
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills.
• Must possess professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence.