Senior Litigation Paralegal

Permanent Placements LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is looking for a Senior Litigation Paralegal in New York, NY. This role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation, requiring a minimum of six years of experience in a litigation practice area.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical litigation skills and attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work 2-3 days a week, and a competitive hourly compensation ranging from $56.08 to $74.31.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of litigation paralegal experience within a specific practice area of law.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Strong technical litigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and assist attorneys with litigation submissions.
• Perform Bluebooking, cite-checking, and legal research.
• Manage electronic filings in federal and state courts.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bluebooking

Cite-checking

E-filing

Understanding court procedures

Document production

Legal research

Depositions and trials support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical litigation skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a large law firm setting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of paralegal experience within a litigation practice area
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Big Law experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated career progression, stability, and tenure are highly valued
• Bluebooking experience required
• Cite‑checking experience required
• E‑filing experience required
• Conflicts experience required
• Trial experience preferred
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local court procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and assist attorneys with motions, filings, and litigation‑related submissions
• Perform Bluebooking, cite‑checking, fact‑checking, and legal research
• Coordinate discovery efforts, document productions, and litigation databases
• Manage electronic filings in federal and state courts
• Assist with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
• Prepare exhibits, binders, subpoenas, privilege logs, and production logs
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $56.08–$74.31 per hour

Equivalent annualized compensation: Approximately $109,356–$144,904 based on a 37.5‑hour workweek

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Hybrid | 2–3 days per week in‑office in New York

Billable requirement: 1,600 annual billable hours

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of six (6) years of litigation paralegal experience within a specific practice area of law
• Demonstrated career progression, tenure, and stability
• Bluebooking and cite‑checking experience required
• Electronic filing experience required
• Conflicts experience required
• Experience supporting all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, strongly preferred
• Prior experience within a large law firm environment preferred

Application Process

Candidates whose backgrounds closely align with the qualifications outlined above are encouraged to express interest confidentially.

For immediate consideration, please email the following directly to [e-mail]:

• Current resume
• Brief statement of interest outlining your background and interest in the opportunity
• Compensation expectations
• Current notice period or availability