Litigation Paralegal - Trucking and GL Defense

Foley And Mansfield, P.L.L.P.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in New York seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to manage cases in the trucking and transportation sectors. This role is primarily remote, requiring in-person meetings about twice a month. Candidates should have at least 3 years of defense litigation experience and excel in managing case loads independently. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous paid time off

Free mental health benefits

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of defense litigation experience, preferably in trucking or motor vehicle.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned trucking and general liability cases from intake through trial.
• Coordinate discovery, document production, and case deadlines.
• Assist with deposition preparation and witness scheduling.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Familiarity with court procedures

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Foley Mansfield is a national law firm with more than 110 attorneys in offices from coast to coast. We provide legal expertise, creative solutions, and extensive trial experience for large corporations, small businesses, and individuals. We have an opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal to join our New York team supporting our growing trucking, transportation, and general liability defense practice. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a busy caseload involving matters in New York and occasionally New Jersey. This position is primarily remote, with approximately two in-person days per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned trucking and general liability cases from intake through trial
• Coordinate discovery, document production, and case deadlines
• Obtain and organize police reports, medical records, employment records, and expert materials
• Assist with deposition preparation, expert retention, and scheduling, including accident reconstruction and medical experts
• Maintain case management systems with accurate, up-to-date information
• Prepare responsive pleadings, discovery, witness lists, and trial binders
• Support attorneys with hearing and trial logistics, including document productions and exhibits
• Assist with billing summaries and medical summaries and chronologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of defense litigation experience (trucking or motor vehicle preferred)
• Familiarity with New York and New Jersey court procedures
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to assist with trials and occasional travel as needed

Why Foley Mansfield

• Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Free mental health and therapy benefit
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution

Foley & Mansfield believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees, staff, applicants and candidates is critical to our success as a national firm, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Foley & Mansfield is an equal opportunity employer and provides an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and candidates without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Foley & Mansfield PLLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. We provide the Social Security Administration and, if applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.