Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Litigation Paralegal

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm committed to providing our clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, our firm is home to over 115 attorneys whose decades of experience enable us to solve complex legal problems effectively and efficiently.

We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a Civil Rights and Commercial Litigation Partner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of paralegal experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Draft legal documents, including discovery demands, PC requests, RJIs, motions, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment filings

Format briefs and prepare exhibit books

Perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on legal documents

File court documents, including e-filing in state and federal courts (NYSCEF and ECF)

Track court dates and deadlines to ensure compliance

Maintain a high-volume caseload with excellent organization and attention to detail

Utilize MS Office (Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, ProLaw, and timekeeping software

Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and support staff

Qualifications :

Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience

Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required

Excellent client service and problem-solving skills

Ability to anticipate needs and proactively manage workload

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to work well under pressure and handle competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels

Salary Range : $60,000 $75,000

Benefits : Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Location : This position is based in Lake Success, NY