Senior Litigation Paralegal

Elgen Staffing; Village of Walden (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal for a respected multi-service law firm in Orange County, NY. You will manage complex litigation from inception through trial, maintain case files and calendars, and support attorneys including the Managing Partner.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved certificate, strong Microsoft Office skills, and proficiency with LexisNexis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with LexisNexis and litigation databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of complex litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines, hearings, and scheduling.
• Coordinate document collection, review, production, and organization with chain of custody and privilege logs.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and e-filing pursuant to court rules.
• Assist attorneys in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Prepare trial materials, exhibits, and coordinate logistics.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Document review

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Our client, a highly respected multi-service law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal, to join their winning team in Orange County.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for managing all aspects of complex litigation matters, including case management, document organization and production, trial preparation, court filings, deposition support, and providing high-level administrative and organizational support to attorneys, including the Managing Partner. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of complex litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
• Maintain case calendars and track all deadlines, hearings, court appearances, and litigation-related scheduling.
  Organize, prepare, and maintain case files, binders, pleadings, correspondence, and exhibits.
• Coordinate and manage document collection, review, production, and organization, including maintaining chain of custody and preparing privilege logs.
• Maintain and organize hard copy and electronic case files, databases, and media.
• Utilize document management systems and litigation databases while maintaining confidentiality and privacy protocols.
• Conduct legal, factual, and investigative research using internal and external resources, including LexisNexis.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, exhibits, and other legal documents for filing, including e-filing in accordance with court rules.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare trial materials, exhibits, demonstratives, and evidence, and coordinate trial logistics.
• Research court rules, procedures, and filing requirements to ensure compliance.
• Analyze and summarize documents, records, and research findings for attorneys.
• Coordinate with internal departments, court personnel, clients, and outside vendors as needed.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, and client communications to support case progression and workflow.
• Prepare and manage attorney correspondence, scheduling, and other litigation-related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and case-related logistics for attorneys, as needed.
• Assist with billing support, time entry, expense submissions, and administrative workflow management.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the Managing Partner and litigation team to ensure efficient case management and workflow.
• Supervise and assist with workflow delegation to junior paralegals or support staff, as applicable.
• Identify and implement process improvements to support litigation efficiency and effectiveness.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in complex litigation.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with legal research platforms, including LexisNexis.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Experience managing high-volume document productions and case files.
• Strong calendar management, scheduling, and administrative support experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and billing expectations in a fast-paced practice.