Litigation Paralegal

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC•New York, NY

39d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 15+ years of complex litigation experience to join our client's growing legal team. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and possesses extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with eDiscovery, document management, docketing, court filings, trial preparation, and litigation support, particularly within New York courts and federal jurisdictions.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of litigation paralegal experience.
Extensive experience supporting complex commercial, civil, or general litigation matters.
Advanced knowledge of: Bates Stamping, eDiscovery Processes, Electronic Filing (e-Filing), NYSCEF, PACER, eCourts, Tables of Authorities (TOAs), Tables of Contents (TOCs)
Significant experience managing heavy litigation docketing and calendaring.
Strong understanding of New York State and Federal court procedures.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Experience supporting trial teams in high-stakes litigation matters.
Familiarity with document review and litigation management platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
Perform and oversee complex eDiscovery projects, including document collection, review, production, and organization.
Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and litigation databases.
Create and manage Bates stamping and document production sets.
Prepare and file legal documents through NYSCEF, PACER, and various eCourts platforms.
Handle all aspects of electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts.
Prepare comprehensive Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) for motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
Conduct court and docket research utilizing PACER, state court systems, and litigation support tools.
Maintain and manage a high-volume litigation docket, including calendaring critical deadlines, court appearances, motion schedules, discovery deadlines, and trial dates.
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, and outside counsel.
Assist with deposition preparation, witness files, exhibit management, and trial logistics.
Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.