Senior Litigation Paralegal

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex commercial litigation, securities matters, and government investigations from discovery through trial. You will collaborate with top attorneys, manage sophisticated filings, trial preparation, legal research, and case management in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

The firm is globally recognized for handling complex litigation and regulatory matters, offering mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, or government investigations.
• Extensive trial preparation experience with exhibits and courtroom logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules and e-filing.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, Relativity.
• Advanced legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support complex litigation, investigations, and trial prep.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate federal and state court filings, incl. e-filings.
• Manage discovery: document review, productions, privilege logs, depositions.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR.
• Assist with hearings, depositions, arbitration, and trial prep with exhibits.
• Maintain and organize case files, databases, document management systems.
• Analyze and manage large volumes using eDiscovery tools like Relativity.
• Coordinate deadlines with attorneys across multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Review motions, briefs, and court submissions for accuracy and citations.
• Provide mentorship to junior paralegals and support staff.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial prep

eDiscovery

Legal research

Document management

MS Office

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

Court rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

SEC/EDGAR

Job description

The Senior Paralegal will play a critical role supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, and government investigations from discovery through trial. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys on high-profile matters while taking ownership of sophisticated filings, trial preparation, legal research, and case management.

Our client is a globally recognized law firm known for handling some of the most complex and high-profile litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters in the market. With a collaborative culture, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a commitment to excellence, they offer legal professionals the chance to work alongside top-tier attorneys on sophisticated matters for leading organizations worldwide.

Description

• Support attorneys through all stages of complex litigation, investigations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate sophisticated federal and state court filings, including e-filings.
• Manage discovery processes, including document review, productions, privilege logs, and deposition preparation.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and other research platforms.
• Assist with hearing, deposition, arbitration, and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and case binders.
• Maintain and organize case files, databases, and document management systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Analyze and manage large volumes of case-related data using eDiscovery tools, including Relativity.
• Coordinate with attorneys and cross-functional teams to track deadlines and support complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Review motions, briefs, and court submissions for accuracy, formatting, and citation compliance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior paralegals and other legal support professionals.

Profile

• A successful Senior Litigation Paralegal should have:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within a large law firm environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting complex commercial litigation, securities matters, or government investigations.
• Extensive trial preparation experience, including managing exhibits, witness materials, and courtroom logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State Court rules, procedures, and e-filing requirements.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity, and large-scale document review projects.
• Advanced legal research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and related research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000.
• Overtime pay and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan and additional voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work schedule with a collaborative team environment.
• Access to industry-leading training and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation and investigations alongside top legal talent.
• Long-term career growth within a globally recognized law firm.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.