Senior Litigation Paralegal - Trial-Ready & Tech-Savvy

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary holiday bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Transportation Program

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our New York office. The candidate will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage large document volumes, and prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.

Strong organizational and communication skills, plus familiarity with Relativity, are essential. Minimum five years of relevant paralegal experience and a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of filing requirements for New York State and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and large volumes of documents, data, and evidence.
• Prepare and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate filings in New York State and federal courts.
• Manage discovery and document production, including use of Relativity and other litigation technology.
• Conduct factual research and fact-record cite-checking.
• Prepare deposition summaries, exhibits, witness and exhibit lists, and trial materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals to meet client and practice needs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relativity

Litigation support technology

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our New York office. The candidate will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage large document volumes, and prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.

Strong organizational and communication skills, plus familiarity with Relativity, are essential. Minimum five years of relevant paralegal experience and a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered.