Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a sophisticated litigation team supporting complex commercial and civil litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with litigation support, eDiscovery, court filings, docket management, and trial preparation in both New York State and Federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial and appeal.
• Handle complex eDiscovery projects, including document collection, review, organization, production, and database management.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, exhibits, case files, and litigation databases.
• Create and manage Bates numbering, document productions, and litigation document repositories.
• Prepare and electronically file court documents through NYSCEF, PACER, and other state and federal filing systems.
• Manage all aspects of electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare and update Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) for motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Conduct court, docket, and case research utilizing PACER and state court systems.
• Maintain high-volume litigation calendars, including court appearances, motion schedules, discovery deadlines, trial dates, and other critical deadlines.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, experts, and outside counsel.
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness materials, exhibit organization, and trial logistics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.
• Support attorneys with case strategy, document management, and litigation workflow throughout the life cycle of a matter.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Extensive experience supporting complex commercial, civil, or general litigation matters.
• Advanced knowledge of: eDiscovery processes; Bates stamping and document production; Electronic filing (e-filing); NYSCEF; PACER; State and federal eCourt systems; Tables of Authorities (TOAs); Tables of Contents (TOCs).
• Significant experience managing high-volume litigation docketing and calendaring.
• Strong knowledge of New York State and Federal court procedures.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000