Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex, document-intensive litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and case administration in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law, bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, and trial attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law.
• Trial attendance and courtroom support experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, legal research platforms, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters, including case calendars, deadlines, and document workflows.
• Coordinate discovery processes, document collection, productions, and privilege logs.
• Organize, maintain, and manage large volumes of electronic and physical case materials.
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, court filings, and trial materials.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conduct legal and factual research using legal research databases and public records resources.
• Track and manage trial exhibits, evidence, and courtroom logistics.
• Mentor junior paralegals and assist with workflow coordination.
• Collaborate with attorneys, litigation support professionals, and external service providers.

Skills

Litigation experience

MS Office

Legal research

Document management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex, document-intensive litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing discovery, court filings, trial preparation, and case administration in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters, including case calendars, deadlines, and document workflows.
• Coordinate discovery processes, document collection, productions, and privilege logs.
• Organize, maintain, and manage large volumes of electronic and physical case materials.
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, court filings, and trial materials.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conduct legal and factual research using legal research databases and public records resources.
• Track and manage trial exhibits, evidence, and courtroom logistics.
• Mentor junior paralegals and assist with workflow coordination.
• Collaborate with attorneys, litigation support professionals, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience in big law.
• Prior experience supporting complex litigation matters.
• Trial attendance and courtroom support experience required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.

Compensation & Schedule

• Base salary: $110,000 - $145,000, depending on experience.
• Additional earnings opportunities may include overtime and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work schedule with approximately one day per week in the office.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)