Senior Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid & Trials

Benesch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced team in New York. The role involves handling large-scale litigation from start to finish, including trial support and e-discovery, while coordinating with trial attorneys across levels.

The ideal candidate will have ABA-approved paralegal certification and 8+ years in AmLaw 150 settings, with strong CM/ECF/PACER knowledge and a client-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification (ABA-approved) and 8+ years of AmLaw 150 litigation experience.
• Experience with all stages of litigation and trials.
• Strong knowledge of CM/ECF and PACER.
• Experience with e-filing portals like One Legal and File & ServeXpress.
• Proficiency with Opus 2, TextMap, CaseMap, iManage, Everlaw, Relativity, Trial Director; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and analyze routine legal documents.
• Manage large-scale discovery and e-discovery.
• Provide litigation technology support.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation.
• Prepare for trials and travel as needed.
• Review depositions and summarize; manage witness affidavits.
• File pleadings and manage e-filings in CM/ECF/PACER.
• Coordinate with vendors and docketing.
• Meet billable goals.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Paralegal certification (ABA-approved)

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

One Legal

File & ServeXpress

Odyssey

Everlaw

Relativity

Trial Director

MS Office Suite

Job description

Benesch seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced team in New York. The role involves handling large-scale litigation from start to finish, including trial support and e-discovery, while coordinating with trial attorneys across levels.

The ideal candidate will have ABA-approved paralegal certification and 8+ years in AmLaw 150 settings, with strong CM/ECF/PACER knowledge and a client-centric approach.