Trial Paralegal

Scion Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is conducting a search for a Trial Paralegal in New York City. This full-time, hybrid opportunity supports a prestigious global law firm’s commercial litigation practice, handling matters from inception through trial.

Ideal candidates bring 3–4 years of litigation paralegal experience, with hands-on trial prep and strong Bluebook skills. You will organize exhibits, prepare pleadings and discovery, manage deadlines, coordinate depositions, and support the team with litigation

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters
• Hands-on trial preparation and trial support experience required
• Experience performing cite checking and legal citation review using Bluebook standards
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support software

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, trial binders, demonstratives, and courtroom materials
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and case files
• Perform cite checking and Bluebook citation review for briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings
• Coordinate deposition preparation, document productions, and litigation support materials
• Track court deadlines, maintain case calendars, and assist with filing preparation
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel as needed
• Conduct factual and legal research to support ongoing litigation matters
• Maintain organized case documentation and assist with trial logistics in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Trial preparation

Bluebook cite checking

Cite checking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Litigation support software

Tools

Bluebook

Job description

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Trial Paralegal on behalf of a prestigious global law firm. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity in New York City supporting a highly regarded commercial litigation practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters from case inception through trial. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex commercial litigation, preparing cases for trial, and managing critical litigation deadlines in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness files, trial binders, demonstratives, and courtroom materials.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and case files.
• Perform cite checking and Bluebook citation review for briefs, memoranda, and other legal filings.
• Coordinate deposition preparation, document productions, and litigation support materials.
• Track court deadlines, maintain case calendars, and assist with filing preparation.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Conduct factual and legal research to support ongoing litigation matters.
• Maintain organized case documentation and assist with trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting commercial litigation matters.
• Hands-on trial preparation and trial support experience required.
• Experience performing cite checking and legal citation review using Bluebook standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000-$175,000 , depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized litigators on complex, high-profile commercial litigation matters.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

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