Senior Paralegal- NY, Boston, DC (hybrid)

Oakleaf Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership seeks a Senior Paralegal with extensive litigation support experience to manage complex disputes and regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions. You will drive case lifecycle activities from inception to post-filing support, coordinating between attorneys and paralegals to ensure timely, accurate filings and research.

You will oversee discovery workflows, prepare for hearings, assist with trial readiness, and mentor junior team members while upholding the highest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six or more years of paralegal or advanced litigation support experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, including civil and criminal litigation processes.
• Significant experience managing sophisticated electronic court filings.
• Experience supporting government investigations, particularly involving regulatory or enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate federal and state court filings, including complex and confidential submissions.
• Support all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial and resolution.
• Manage discovery workflows including document review, productions, deposition preparation, and database management.
• Assist with witness interviews, client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Review motions, briefs, and court filings for procedural compliance, formatting, cite-checking, and accuracy.
• Prepare exhibits, filing bundles, privilege logs, and redaction logs.
• Maintain organised litigation files across multiple matters.
• Perform legal, regulatory, financial, and public-record research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC/EDGAR.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

eDiscovery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Everchron

PACER

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

We're interested in speaking with highly experienced litigation professionals who enjoy working on complex disputes, regulatory investigations, and high-profile matters within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This opportunity would suit a Senior Paralegal with a strong background in sophisticated litigation support, government investigations, and multi-jurisdictional matters. The role offers significant responsibility across the full lifecycle of litigation, from case inception through discovery, motion practice, hearings, trial preparation, and post-filing support.

You’ll work closely with attorneys across offices, providing strategic case support, managing critical deadlines, handling complex court filings, and serving as a key resource to both legal teams and junior paralegals.

What the Opportunity Could Involve

We're interested in speaking with highly experienced litigation professionals who enjoy working on complex disputes, regulatory investigations, and high-profile matters within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This opportunity would suit a Senior Paralegal with a strong background in sophisticated litigation support, government investigations, and multi-jurisdictional matters. The role offers significant responsibility across the full lifecycle of litigation, from case inception through discovery, motion practice, hearings, trial preparation, and post-filing support.

You’ll work closely with attorneys across offices, providing strategic case support, managing critical deadlines, handling complex court filings, and serving as a key resource to both legal teams and junior paralegals.

• Leading and coordinating federal and state court filings, including technically complex and confidential submissions
• Supporting all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial and resolution
• Managing discovery workflows, including document review, productions, deposition preparation, and database management
• Assisting with witness interviews, client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Reviewing motions, briefs, and court filings for procedural compliance, formatting, cite-checking, and accuracy
• Preparing exhibits, filing bundles, privilege logs, and redaction logs
• Managing case deadlines and coordinating filing schedules with attorneys and litigation support teams
• Conducting advanced searches and data management within Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms
• Maintaining organised and compliant litigation files across multiple matters
• Performing legal, regulatory, financial, and public-record research using platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC/EDGAR
• Supporting large-scale investigations and enforcement matters involving government agencies
• Assisting legal teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation across multiple offices
• Providing mentorship, guidance, and training to junior paralegals and case team members
• Contributing to operational improvements and best practices within litigation support processes

We're Interested in Speaking With Professionals Who Have

• A Bachelor's degree
• Six or more years of paralegal or advanced litigation support experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, including civil and criminal litigation processes
• Significant experience managing sophisticated electronic court filings
• Experience supporting government investigations, particularly involving regulatory or enforcement agencies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and legal technology platforms
• Experience using Relativity, Everchron, or similar discovery management systems
• Strong legal and factual research skills across multiple research platforms
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience working effectively in demanding, deadline-driven environments

Additional Experience That Would Be Particularly Valuable

• SEC, DOJ, or other regulatory investigation experience
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience
• Advanced eDiscovery and litigation technology expertise
• Experience supporting complex financial, regulatory, or white-collar matters
• Prior mentoring or leadership experience within litigation support teams
• Experience coordinating workstreams across multiple offices or jurisdictions

Why This Type of Opportunity Appeals

This role offers the opportunity to play a central role in significant litigation and investigative matters while partnering with market-leading legal professionals. It combines hands-on case work, advanced project management, legal technology, and mentorship responsibilities, making it particularly appealing to experienced paralegals looking to expand their influence and visibility within a sophisticated legal practice.

For professionals who enjoy solving complex procedural challenges, managing high-stakes matters, and working as a trusted extension of the legal team, this represents an excellent opportunity to further develop their career within a premier litigation environment.