Paralegal/Senior Paralegal

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive starting pay

Annual discretionary bonus and raise

Paid time off

Disability, life, and accident ins.

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Axinn is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide practice-specific support for its litigation group. The role involves case management, court filings, document review and production, discovery, and trial support across complex matters.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, prior trial exposure, and familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, and Opus. Position is based in NY/ DC/ CT offices with strong emphasis on timely delivery and collaboration.

Formación

• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous trial experience required.
• Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal preferred.
• Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis and litigation support platforms such as Relativity and Opus preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner.
• Prepare court filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, and compilation of declarations, exhibits & appendices, ToAs.
• Perform electronic filing in various courts and agencies.
• Maintain case calendars with firm docketing software.
• Manage communications and document transmission with outside counsel.
• Maintain litigation/case files including document organization and retrieval, production and Bates labeling.
• Assist with court filings including e-filing, editing, and preparing exhibits.
• Assist with complex discovery projects including document review and production, deposition prep and privilege logs.
• Interface with court/agency staff, other law firms, and vendors.
• Provide support during trial/hearing preparation.
• Operate e-discovery platforms such as Opus and Relativity; perform document review and production.

Conocimientos

Litigation Paralegal

Trial Experience

Westlaw

Lexis

eDiscovery (Relativity/Opus)

Educación

Paralegal Certificate

Herramientas

Relativity

iConnect

Opus

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Descripción del empleo

Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We’re Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

At Axinn, inclusivity is central to who we are. We have a purpose that goes beyond profit, which includes fostering a fair, welcoming workplace and supporting the communities where we live and work. We actively recognize talent and promote opportunities for all team members. By embracing the unique experiences and perspectives of our people, we fuel creativity and deliver results for our clients.

The Paralegal provides practice specific legal support for our litigation group. This requires experience conducting research, managing deadlines and competing work flows and demands. Will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, document review and production, research, discovery, summary judgment, Markman, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner
• Prepares court filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, and compilation of declarations, exhibits & appendices, ToAs
• Performs electronic filing in various courts and agencies
• Maintain case calendars with firm docketing software
• Manage/prepare communications and document transmission with outside counsel
• Maintain litigation/case files including document organization and retrieval, document production and Bates labeling; retrieval and review of documents and expert reports;
• Assist with court filings including e-filing, editing, cite checking, preparing exhibits and supporting documents
• Assist with complex discovery projects including, but not limited to, document review and production, deposition prep and privilege logs
• Interface with court/agency staff, other law firms, and vendors
• Provide necessary support during trial/hearing preparation
• Perform computer database input and retrieval with an emphasis on proficiency with e-discovery platforms including but not limited to Opus and Relativity
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
• Previous trial experience required
• Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal preferred
• Prior knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and litigation support platforms such as Relativity, iConnect, Opus is preferred
• Available to work overtime as required, even on short notice. Travel may also be required as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (including editing and proofing)
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments
• Ability to build rapport with attorneys, professional staff, and vendors
• Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various document management tools. Ability to learn and use new software quickly.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with applicable local, state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, retrieval of patents, patent litigation, USPTO procedures and websites supporting IP/litigation practices
• Familiarity with governmental agency filing and practice procedures (DOJ, FTC) supporting antitrust practice

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)
• Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsFlexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)
• Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $34.00 - $49.00 for CT, $38.00 - $54.00 for DC, and $39.00 - $56.00 for NY per hour (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants with senior level experience). This position is currently available in our NY, DC and CT office location only.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond