Junior Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•New York, NY

2d•$62,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Based in New York, the Junior Litigation Paralegal supports legal teams in all phases of case management and helps design, test, and implement AI-enabled workflows and tools for the Firm’s legal operations. This hybrid position combines legal support with emerging legal technology work. The role reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services and collaborates with the Firm’s AI Institute and knowledge management teams.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to multitask, balance priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive approach and comfort managing multiple projects across legal and technology teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple offices.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Must meet applicable state requirements governing paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest or experience in AI tools, data handling, or legal technology.
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini, or with legal technology platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day case management tasks.
Draft and prepare court filings.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
Assist with document collection, organization, review, and productions.
Assist with discovery requests, deposition preparation, and trial readiness.
Cite-check references and/or caselaw in briefs.
Assemble exhibits for court filings and proofread briefs and discovery documents.
Prepare charts, indices, and document summaries.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Travel to and attend trials or arbitrations as needed.
Design prompt engineering solutions for legal and business functions to support high-quality, consistent AI outputs.
Create synthetic datasets using AI tools for testing, training, and proof-of-concept projects.
Develop training materials and user guides for AI solutions designed for attorneys and staff.
Collaborate with attorneys, knowledge managers, and technologists to identify and implement AI-driven improvements to litigation workflows.
Contribute to the Gibson Dunn AI Institute’s training and innovation initiatives, including workflow design, pilot projects, and best-practice documentation.