Securities Litigation Paralegal

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier litigation firm is seeking an experienced Securities Litigation Paralegal to join their collaborative team in New York. This role involves conducting legal research, managing case files, and ensuring the accuracy of legal documents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation support experience and be skilled in using legal databases. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 – 95,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in litigation support is required.
• Skilled in legal research and document management.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research to support attorneys.
• Review citations, facts, and formatting in legal documents.
• Assist in preparing and submitting legal documents to courts.
• Retrieve and interpret relevant legal rules and case law.
• Organize and maintain case files for easy access.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Experience in litigation support

Navigation of legal databases

Proofreading and cite-checking

Organizational skills

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

BloombergLaw

AlphaSense

Job description

Overview

A top-tier litigation firm is seeking a Securities Litigation Paralegal to join the team. Known for its aggressive advocacy and collaborative culture, the firm has earned national acclaim for holding powerful institutions accountable. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in groundbreaking securities and corporate governance cases.

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented paralegal with 2+ years’ experience in litigation support
• Comfortable navigating legal databases and tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and AlphaSense
• Skilled in proofreading and cite-checking legal documents with precision
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and organization

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys by conducting legal and factual research across various platforms
• Review and verify citations, facts, and formatting in legal filings and correspondence
• Assist in preparing and submitting legal documents to courts and regulatory bodies
• Retrieve and interpret relevant rules, regulations, and case law
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring easy access to key documents and references

What Success Looks Like

• Legal documents are consistently accurate, well-organized, and submitted on time
• Research is thorough, relevant, and contributes meaningfully to case strategy
• Attorneys and team members rely on your expertise and attention to detail
• Case files are maintained in a way that supports seamless collaboration

Salary Range: $75,000 – 95,000 annually, based on experience

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.