Litigation Paralegal: Complex Case Support & E-Discovery

Morrison & Foerster, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

MoFo seeks a Paralegal on our Litigation team in New York. You will provide substantive and organizational support across complex matters, coordinating with attorneys, eDiscovery teams, and staff.

The role offers autonomy, variety across practice areas, and a path to contribute to high-stakes client work. You will manage document review, trial prep, citations, and filings, maintain time records, and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; four or more years of litigation experience or comparable legal experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Bluebook citation and cite checking.
• Proficiency with Relativity or similar eDiscovery platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take full ownership of assignments with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive and organizational support across all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through trial or resolution
• Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity, adapting processes and priorities to meet evolving business and client needs
• Review documents and data; conduct procedural, factual, and legal research with a strong understanding of case strategy and client objectives
• Coordinate document collections, reviews, productions, and case file management, including collaboration with eDiscovery teams
• Assist with court filings and discovery materials, including cite- and fact-checking briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
• Support depositions and trials by preparing witness files, exhibits, notices, subpoenas, summaries, and managing trial logistics as needed
• Apply sound judgment, analytical thinking, and creativity to identify issues, recommend solutions, and enhance work product quality
• Maintain compliance with administrative and billing requirements, including timely entry of time records

Skills

Cite checking

Legal research

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Relativity

Job description

MoFo seeks a Paralegal on our Litigation team in New York. You will provide substantive and organizational support across complex matters, coordinating with attorneys, eDiscovery teams, and staff.

The role offers autonomy, variety across practice areas, and a path to contribute to high-stakes client work. You will manage document review, trial prep, citations, and filings, maintain time records, and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines.