Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Federal Civil Practice

ZipRecruiter; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,056,000 - 1,322,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-state creditors’ rights law firm is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal specializing in federal civil litigation and consumer financial services. This full-time position requires at least 5 years of experience and entails supporting attorneys, managing case files, and conducting research. The salary range is $60,000-$75,000, with the possibility of hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• At least 3 years focused on New York federal civil litigation.
• Experience in consumer financial services litigation.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in federal civil litigation.
• Draft and file legal documents.
• Conduct legal research using PACER and other tools.
• Manage and organize case files.
• Coordinate court filings and calendar management.

Skills

Litigation proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PACER

Lexis

Job description

Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Federal Civil Practice / Consumer Financial Services

Location: Westbury, New York or Hybrid

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

A multi-state creditors’ rights law firm is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal civil litigation in New York and a strong background in consumer financial services law. This role requires attention to detail, litigation proficiency, and the ability to manage court deadlines and complex caseloads across New York’s federal jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all stages of federal civil litigation in New York’s federal courts
• Draft, review, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Conduct factual and legal research using PACER, CM/ECF, Lexis, and other tools
• Manage and organize case files and document productions
• Coordinate filings, calendar management, and docket monitoring in federal courts
• Assist in drafting, including compiling exhibits, binders, and court submissions
• Communicate with clients, court staff, vendors, and co-counsel as needed
• Maintain compliance with procedural rules and local court requirements
• Provide litigation support to attorneys working on financial services and regulatory matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with at least 3 years focused on New York federal civil litigation
• Strong working knowledge of federal court procedures and e-filing systems (ECF/PACER)
• Experience supporting consumer financial services litigation or creditors’ rights matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools, and document management systems
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required

Skills

• Knowledge of bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings a plus

Salary: $60,000-$75,000