Senior Litigation Paralegal — Own Discovery & Trial Prep

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York, NY is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal or legal assistant to support a diverse docket including personal injury, civil, commercial, and employment matters.

You will manage discovery, filings, and case organization, coordinating with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses. This in-office role emphasizes collaboration and timely, accurate document handling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters and managing case-related deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, legal document preparation, and state or federal court filings.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, proofread, and edit briefs, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, evidence, and critical deadlines.
• Obtain, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, witnesses, experts, and other parties.
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts using E-Courts, PACER, and related systems.
• Support attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, client communications, and overall case strategy.
• Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, exhibits, and materials for hearings and trials.
• Track billable time accurately and assist with invoicing when needed.
• Manage multiple cases and priorities while maintaining strong follow-up and responsiveness.
• Provide additional litigation support and work occasional overtime when deadlines or court requirements demand it.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Proofreading

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Confidential Employer in New York, NY is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal or legal assistant to support a diverse docket including personal injury, civil, commercial, and employment matters.

You will manage discovery, filings, and case organization, coordinating with attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses. This in-office role emphasizes collaboration and timely, accurate document handling.