Senior Litigation Paralegal

Saicon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon in New York seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex, high-volume litigation. This hands-on role requires top organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities include managing matters from intake to trial or appeal, coordinating discovery, preparing pleadings, handling e-filing, and assisting with trial prep and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and lifecycle
• Experience supporting complex, high‑volume matters in a law firm or similar legal environment
• Strong discovery, e‑discovery, trial preparation, and case management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case/document management systems
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and legal research platforms
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with attorneys and other legal professionals
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary and travel for trials or other case‑related needs

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial intake through trial and, when applicable, appeal
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle electronic court filings and maintain case and docket information
• Conduct legal and case‑related research as needed
• Assist attorneys with trial and deposition preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Track deadlines, court dates, discovery obligations, and other case milestones
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and other outside parties
• Help establish best practices and serve as a resource to less experienced paralegals

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

E-discovery tools

Electronic filing systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex, high-volume litigation matters. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial intake through trial and, when applicable, appeal
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production
• Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle electronic court filings and maintain case and docket information
• Conduct legal and case‑related research as needed
• Assist attorneys with trial and deposition preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Track deadlines, court dates, discovery obligations, and other case milestones
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and other outside parties
• Help establish best practices and serve as a resource to less experienced paralegals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and the full litigation lifecycle
• Experience supporting complex, high‑volume matters in a law firm or similar legal environment
• Strong discovery, e‑discovery, trial preparation, and case management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case/document management systems
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and legal research platforms
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with attorneys and other legal professionals
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary and travel for trials or other case‑related needs

Salary Ranges from $100,000-$125,000 year depending on experience