Senior Paralegal — Litigation & Discovery Lead

Skadden, Arps...LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our litigation team. This hybrid role may be based in Boston, New York, or Washington D.C., supporting advanced tasks across all phases of litigation with minimal supervision.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate filings and discovery, review briefs, and ensure accurate, timely case management while maintaining client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex litigation matters across federal and state courts.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of documents and sensitive information.
• Strong research and analytical skills; adept with legal databases and online resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the preparation and filing of Federal and State Court pleadings and other court papers.
• Provide assistance and guidance throughout all phases of discovery, including document review, production and depositions.
• Assist with preparation for and during interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings.
• Review motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing, including proofreading, cite‑checking, record checking, preparing exhibits and document formatting.
• Prepare and coordinate technical, complex filings, including confidential filing procedures and large volume filings.
• Coordinate with managing law clerks and other business services professionals to arrange for deadline reminders, filings and distribution of case filings.
• Conduct complex searches, code and pull documents in Relativity databases.
• Prepare and finalize privilege and redaction logs.
• Manage numerous deadlines by prioritizing tasks and delegating as necessary.
• Assist with advanced, complex projects involving data management and analysis.
• Ensure all litigation case files are maintained within department‑approved protocols and case management systems, and seek to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic files.
• Maintain the integrity of client files.
• Perform non‑legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other court‑related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books and related media.
• Assist partners, associates and other paralegals across offices on large, multijurisdictional matters.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and feedback to case teams and junior paralegals.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manage firm resources responsibly.
• Maintain a regular and reliable physical presence.
• Comply with and understand firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excel proficiency

Project management

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

Westlaw/LexisNexis

PACER

Document management systems

e-filing

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our litigation team. This hybrid role may be based in Boston, New York, or Washington D.C., supporting advanced tasks across all phases of litigation with minimal supervision.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate filings and discovery, review briefs, and ensure accurate, timely case management while maintaining client confidentiality.