Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & E-Discovery

Hodgson Russ LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Rochester seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support the litigation team by managing complex cases from inception through trial. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and assisting with depositions and trial preparation.

An ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience and a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification, with hands-on e‑discovery platform experience (Relativity/Summation/Concordance).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification; 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one e-discovery platform (Relativity, Summation, or Concordance).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to work independently in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Contributing to all phases of discovery, including paper and electronic discovery.
• Coordinating subpoenas and record requests.
• Preparing medical chronologies, treatment summaries, and damages‑related documentation.
• Assisting with deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Supporting attorneys during trial proceedings and other court‑related matters.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

Relativity

Summation

Concordance

Job description

Hodgson Russ LLP in Rochester seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support the litigation team by managing complex cases from inception through trial. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and assisting with depositions and trial preparation.

An ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation experience and a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification, with hands-on e‑discovery platform experience (Relativity/Summation/Concordance).