Litigation Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to high-stakes cases

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in New York seeks an experienced litigation paralegal focused on complex cases. Responsibilities include supporting attorneys with trial preparation, managing case calendars, and conducting legal research. A minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience with federal e-filing skills is essential. The role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative environment. Ideal for individuals looking for impactful work in a driven team setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal supporting multiple attorneys and cases.
• Demonstrated experience with federal and state e-filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with all phases of complex litigation.
• Maintain case calendars and track deadlines.
• Draft, format, proofread, and cite-check legal documents.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Federal e-filing skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Westlaw

Adobe Acrobat

PACER/ECF

Job description

• Join a nationally recognized complex litigation boutique working on high-impact antitrust, class action, tech, and consumer cases.
• Be a key member of trial teams handling multi-party federal matters with sophisticated co-counsel and national visibility.
• Build elite litigation skills in federal e-filing, cite checking, legal research, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who value paralegals as true partners in case execution.
• Excellent platform for long-term growth as the firm expands into new areas like AI, data breach, and other cutting-edge fields.

Location

This role is on-site in our client’s San Francisco, CA office in the Financial District. The team collaborates heavily in person to support fast-moving, complex federal litigation.

Note (Must-Have Qualifications)You must have hands-on litigation paralegal experience with strong federal e-filing skills and experience supporting complex cases. This is not an entry-level or purely administrative position.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded boutique law firm focused on antitrust, class actions, consumer protection, and other complex civil disputes. They frequently serve as lead or co-lead counsel in major federal cases and have secured billions of dollars in settlements and successful resolutions for their clients. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated work, and commitment to high-quality advocacy on behalf of individuals, consumers, and businesses.

Job Description

• Support attorneys with all phases of complex litigation and case management.
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, schedule meetings, and coordinate depositions and hearings.
• Draft, format, proofread, and cite-check legal documents including briefs, pleadings, discovery, and exhibits using Bluebook or similar citation standards.
• Conduct factual investigations and basic legal research using tools like Westlaw.
• Prepare deposition and trial materials, including witness binders and exhibit sets.
• Assist with discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, productions, and review projects.
• Handle filing and service of legal documents in federal and state courts, including electronic filings and filings under seal.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and hard copy, and help ensure smooth workflow across case teams.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal supporting multiple attorneys and cases.
• Demonstrated experience with federal and state e-filing (PACER/ECF).
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and timekeeping software.
• Familiarity with litigation document management and database tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.
• Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work overtime (evenings and weekends) when needed for filings or trial schedules.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated, high-stakes cases that are often newsworthy and impactful.
• Join a smart, driven, and collegial team that values collaboration and professional growth.
• Gain deep exposure to federal practice, class actions, and complex litigation strategy.
• Opportunities to expand responsibilities over time as you demonstrate ownership and excellence.
• Be part of a firm that combines top-tier work with a boutique environment and strong sense of mission.