Senior Litigation Paralegal (Global Law Firm)

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Bonus(es)

401K+

Job summary

Kay Search Group's global law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its New York team. Hybrid work arrangement. You will handle discovery, filings, deposition prep, and trial support while partnering closely with attorneys on complex matters.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree or ABA Paralegal Certification, and proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity, and other case-management tools. This role emphasizes diligence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ABA Paralegal Certification.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in litigation paralegal work.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Adobe, Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discovery including gathering evidence and legal research.
• Assist with document production, privilege logs, bates-stamping and indexing.
• Attend client meetings, court appearances and depositions; draft summaries.
• Coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlements.
• Draft and e-file motions, pleadings, and subpoenas.
• Monitor case status, due dates, and provide updates to attorneys and clients.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Litigation process knowledge

Excellent written and oral comms

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Adobe

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Relativity

Pacer

Concordance

Summation

Worldox

Job description

Position: Senior Litigation Paralegal (Global Law Firm)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Comp Package: Base to $150K, Paid Overtime, Full Benefits, Bonus(es), 401K+, etc.

Summary For Senior Litigation Paralegal

Are you a Litigation Paralegal at a top AM100 law firm ready to take the next step in your career? A Global law firm with a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive culture is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its New York team. You’ll work on complex matters with low billables, handling discovery, filings, deposition prep, and trial support while partnering closely with attorneys. Ideal for a detail-driven professional confident managing sophisticated litigation from start to finish.

Responsibilities For Senior Litigation Paralegal

• Assist with discovery including gathering evidence, obtaining contracts and performing legal and factual research
• Assist with document production including organizing documents, creating and maintaining privilege logs, performing bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents and maintaining exhibits
• Attend client meetings, court appearances and depositions, digesting and drafting concise and accurate summaries
• Facilitate and coordinate all logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials and/or settlements
• Draft and e-file motions, pleadings, summons, complaints, subpoenas, etc.
• Monitor case status tracking updates, due dates and appearances, providing updates to both Attorneys and Clients

Qualifications For Senior Litigation Paralegal

• Bachelor's degree required or ABA Paralegal Certification
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Adobe; Westlaw; LexisNexis; Relativity, Pacer and Concordance, Summation, or Worldox, etc.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and court procedures, with the ability to anticipate attorney needs
• Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team