Paralegal, Litigation

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its litigation practice groups throughout the litigation process. You will assist attorneys in various aspects, including drafting documents, managing case files, and supervising junior paralegals. A Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required. The role offers a salary range of $100,000.00-$130,000.00, plus overtime and bonuses, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm experience assisting on Litigation matters.
• Ability to quickly identify and analyze problems.
• Available to work considerable overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation including motion practice.
• Drafting various legal documents such as subpoenas and pleadings.
• Organizing and managing case documents in designated databases.

Skills

Strong written and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Technical skills in Microsoft Office

Experience working with litigation databases

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Overview

New York, NY

Reporting To: Manager of Paralegal Services

The Firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal to assist the Litigation practice groups in all phases of the litigation process from the initial complaint to discovery through to trial and appeal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, trial and post-trial
• Drafting documents/pleadings including: subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories and responses, request for admissions, affidavits/affirmations, answers, notices, declarations and agreements
• Coordinating e-filing and service process with the Managing Attorney’s office for federal/state court or judicial panels
• Compiling, organizing and reviewing responsive and related production documents
• Organizing, reviewing and managing all case documents including productions, depositions, exhibits, expert reports and e-mails in designated databases
• Cite-checking, Shepardizing, Bluebooking and proofreading court filings and related position papers
• Performing statistical and factual research and compiling data for analyses
• Reviewing, organizing and maintaining document productions, developing and conducting key word searches, drafting and maintaining privilege logs
• Digesting/summarizing deposition and other transcripts including expert witnesses
• Assisting in all phases of pre-trial activities including witness binders, organizing trial exhibits, coordinating witness attendance at trial, and coordinating the trial logistics
• Attending and assisting at trial/hearings including: preparing and maintaining exhibits and demonstratives, tracking exhibits introduced and marked into evidence
• Supervising junior paralegals as needed
• Interact and liaise with clients and vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of law firm experience assisting on Litigation matters
• Strong written and organizational skills
• Experience working with litigation databases; familiarity with Relativity is a plus
• Ability to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver results
• Ability to work well under pressure, in a team environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Available to work considerable overtime when required, including evenings and weekends
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software and applications

*Salary is commensurate on experience, $100,000.00-$130, 000.00, plus overtime and bonus

Date Active: 1/30/2026

Salary: $100,000.00-$130, 000.00, plus overtime and bonus
Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt