Litigation Paralegal

About the company

Role Details Company: Established US law firm

Industry: Legal Services / Commercial Litigation

An established, full-service law firm with a long-standing presence in New York and strong government and business relationships. The firm is known for its experienced legal team, collaborative culture, and long-term employee retention.

Your tasks

About the Role The firm is hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support its Commercial Litigation team. The role involves managing court filings, preparing legal documents, tracking deadlines, and coordinating case materials across multiple active matters.

The successful candidate will work directly with litigation partners and attorneys, helping ensure cases progress efficiently and all filings meet court requirements.

• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and court documents through NYSCEF and ECF/PACER.
• Cite-check and proofread legal briefs using Bluebook standards.
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and filing-ready motion packages.
• Track court deadlines, calendars, and conferences across multiple cases.
• Organize discovery materials, document productions, deposition binders, and transcripts.
• Assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Requirements

Experience: 2+ years

• At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Hands-on experience with NYSCEF, ECF/PACER, and New York court procedures.
• Strong Bluebook citation and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Westlaw or LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines.

What we offer

Salary: $65,000–$85,000

• Join a well-established law firm with a strong reputation and extensive professional relationships.
• Work directly with litigation partners on substantive commercial litigation matters.
• Benefit from a collaborative culture that values long-term professional development.
• Gain visibility and direct exposure to experienced legal leadership.

How to apply

Interview Process

• Candidate Submission
• Initial Screen
• In-Person Interview
• Offer

Other

We’re supporting a client with the recruitment requirement outlined below. If your recruiting expertise and networks align with the role, please apply to express your interest.

Location: Manhattan, New York

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Monday to Thursday in-office, Fridays remote

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Hiring Count: 1 candidate