Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•New York City, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Gibson Dunn’s New York office, the Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys and other paralegal staff through all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, document review and production, docket management, document organization, discovery drafting and responses, deposition and trial preparation, and cite-checking. Under attorney supervision, the role works with a dynamic legal team on high-stakes cases and reports to the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Requirements

Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Flexibility and ability to multitask, balance priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Proactive approach and ability to handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with team members across multiple offices.
Availability to travel as needed.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
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 in California state and U.S. federal court procedures.
Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
Proficiency in iManage.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Experience with eDiscovery databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Harvey, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, and Gemini.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial and appeals.
Prepare appellate records and appendices by compiling and reviewing trial court documents and transcripts.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
Assist with drafting court filings and preparations in federal and state courts, including appellate courts.
Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents, including Bluebooking.
Assist with preparation for depositions, meetings, and interviews.
Assist with all aspects of trial and arbitration preparation, including travel.
Assist litigation and appellate teams with oral argument preparation, including creating case and briefing binders.
Prepare charts and indices.
Prepare and submit timekeeping reports.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform day-to-day case management tasks.