Senior Paralegal-Litigation

Considine Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Paralegal to manage large-scale matters, organize documents, assist with depositions, pleadings, and privilege logs, and support trial preparation. The role demands 10+ years of experience, strong litigation knowledge, and the ability to travel; hybrid work arrangement is available with overtime and potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certification is required.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Suite.
• Proficiency in Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and PacerPro.
• Familiarity with document repositories like iManage.
• Ability to search electronic databases and tools.
• Understanding of the litigation process and anticipatory skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Overtime availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale and complex matters with a focus on document organization and production.
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare and organize case files, binders, and correspondence.
• Oversee production of hard copy and electronic documents including privilege logs and court filings.
• Track case files, media, and databases; ensure privacy protocols.
• Conduct searches using internal and external databases for prompt information retrieval.
• Prepare attorneys for trials with exhibits and materials; coordinate trial logistics.
• Coordinate with Litigation Support Team and external vendors as needed.
• Train and mentor junior paralegals; implement efficiency projects.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Lexis/Westlaw

PACER/PacerPro

iManage

Research skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certification

Tools

iManage

Job description

New York, NY

Summary

Senior Paralegals are responsible for managing all aspects of large-scale and complex matters, including organizing a large volume of documents, assisting with depositions, managing pleadings, privilege logs and court filings.

Responsibilities

• Perform work efficiently and cost-effectively, meeting target of 1500 annual billable hours.
• Maintain all aspects of case calendars and track matter deadlines.
• Organize, prepare, and update attorney and case team binders, case files, and correspondence files.
• Own the production of hard copy and electronic documents, including collecting documents and data from clients, processing documents from opposing and third parties, maintaining chain of custody, handling logistics of document productions, designing and implementing document review procedures, and preparing privilege logs.
• Maintain and track case files, media, and databases by storing, organizing, and managing hard copy and electronic documents and files.
• Utilize document management systems and databases and follow/administer privacy and confidentiality protocols.
• Perform manual and electronic searches using both external and internal systems and databases, as well as manage databases, for purposes of prompt retrieval of necessary information.
• Prepare attorneys for trials by creating, compiling, organizing, and tracking trial exhibits.
• Prepare documents, demonstratives, and evidence for use during trials and serve as a trial logistics coordinator.
• Support and assist with logistics of document productions and prepare privilege logs.
• Research, and serve as a resource with respect to, court/administrative body/tribunal rules, processes, and procedures.
• Perform legal and factual research, with the ability to analyze and summarize findings.
• Train, mentor and provide guidance and direction to more junior paralegals.
• Implement projects to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the litigation practice.
• Prepare legal and other documents for filing, including by cite-checking, compiling/organizing/collating appendices and exhibits, creating and formatting documents according to Local and Individual Court Rules, and, where appropriate, e-filing documents and assisting with filings and related services.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings, including creating, indexing, and organizing preparatory materials; handling logistical and other details; and assisting with preparation for interviews, depositions, and/or client meetings.
• Manage, liaise, and coordinate with both internal and external resources, including via supervision and workflow-related oversight of other paralegals and coordination/dialogue with Litigation Support Team, Managing Clerks Office, and external vendors, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certification.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience
• The ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Suite
• Fundamental proficiency in research and internet platforms such as Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and PacerPro.
• Fundamental proficiency in iManage and other document repository systems.
• The ability and drive to search or utilize electronic databases and other tools, platforms, and applications.
• An understanding of the litigation process, allowing for anticipation of what types of documents/other files attorneys will need, as well as for anticipation of attorney requests.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Impeccable collaboration and oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and appropriately both independently and as a member of a Team.
• The ability to work overtime as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and for out-of-town trials; traveling or working remotely as required.

This is a non-exempt position and the annual salary range for this role is $115,000.00-$140,000.00, plus overtime and bonus commensurate with experience. This salary range reflects the estimated base salary. Total cash compensation will be higher when factoring in gap pay, overtime, year-end bonus, and benefits.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary: $115,000.00-$140,000.00, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active: 11.7.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt