Senior Paralegal & Litigation Team Lead (Hybrid)

Jenner & Block; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

401k profit sharing

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced legal support in complex litigation and investigations. The role involves overseeing junior paralegals, managing case workflows, and ensuring compliance with court rules. Candidates must have a profound understanding of litigation procedures, demonstrate excellent organizational skills, and possess a minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience. This hybrid position expects in-office attendance four days a week and offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$165,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 or specialized litigation firm.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and relevant State procedural rules and electronic filing requirements.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery requests with proficiency in legal cite-checking.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of large, complex litigation matters.
• Prepare templates and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in litigation technologies

Education

10 years of experience as litigation paralegal

Tools

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw)

Job description

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced legal support in complex litigation and investigations. The role involves overseeing junior paralegals, managing case workflows, and ensuring compliance with court rules. Candidates must have a profound understanding of litigation procedures, demonstrate excellent organizational skills, and possess a minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience. This hybrid position expects in-office attendance four days a week and offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$165,000.