Senior Litigation Paralegal - Trial & Discovery Lead (Hybrid)

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex, document-intensive litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and case administration in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law, bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and trial attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law.
• Trial attendance and courtroom support experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, legal research platforms, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters, including case calendars, deadlines, and document workflows.
• Coordinate discovery processes, document collection, productions, and privilege logs.
• Organize, maintain, and manage large volumes of electronic and physical case materials.
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, court filings, and trial materials.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conduct legal and factual research using legal research databases and public records resources.
• Track and manage trial exhibits, evidence, and courtroom logistics.
• Mentor junior paralegals and assist with workflow coordination.
• Collaborate with attorneys, litigation support professionals, and external service providers.

Skills

Litigation experience

MS Office

Legal research

Document management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Document management systems

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex, document-intensive litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and case administration in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law, bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and trial attendance.