Litigation Paralegal — Trial & Discovery Coordinator

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex matters across the firm's litigation practice. The role emphasizes trial readiness, meticulous document management, and collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Ideal candidates will have 4–12 years of litigation paralegal experience, a ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and proficiency with Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe.

Qualifications

• 4–12 years’ experience in traditional litigation paralegal functions.
• In-person trial support experience is required.
• Proficient with computerized legal research and document retention databases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with manipulating pdf files in Adobe.
• Masters Relativity, Opus 2, AI and other legal tools.
• Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals.
• Experience mentoring junior paralegals and project assistants.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex documents and assist with case workflow coordination.
• Assist in all phases of discovery, including fact gathering and analysis of documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files for quick access by team.
• Coordinate court and agency filings, including motion papers and exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, including notebooks, exhibits, witness schedules.
• Track project status charts for matters and deliverables.
• Conduct factual and some legal research to support attorney projects.
• Assist with document searches using Relativity, Opus 2.
• Proofread briefs and other legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and outside parties.
• Provide guidance to junior paralegals and project assistants.
• Record time worked daily and manage overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Trial coordination

Legal research

Document management

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Relativity

Opus 2

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Opus 2

Adobe

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in New York is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support complex matters across the firm's litigation practice. The role emphasizes trial readiness, meticulous document management, and collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Ideal candidates will have 4–12 years of litigation paralegal experience, a ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and proficiency with Relativity, Opus 2, and Adobe.