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About the job

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid

Salary Range: $100K-$150K | Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Non-exempt

Required: 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide hands-on litigation support for complex, multijurisdictional matters in its New York office. This newly created position plays a key role in managing court filings, litigation deadlines, docket monitoring, and legal document preparation across federal and state courts.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience

4+ years of litigation paralegal experience , preferably involving complex commercial litigation

Experience with federal and state court e-filing, PACER, docket monitoring, and litigation calendaring

Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure , state and local court rules, and deadline calculations

Experience preparing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities and cite-checking using Westlaw and/or Lexis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal docketing and document management systems

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines

Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse legal teams

Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends and learn new technologies as needed

Key Responsibilities

Manage electronic court filings in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with filing rules, formatting, redaction, and service requirements

Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for legal briefs and appellate filings; verify citations and page references

Track litigation deadlines , court schedules, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Monitor PACER, CM/ECF, and state court dockets , review new filings and orders, and communicate updates to attorneys

Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, exhibits, and other legal documents

Maintain case calendars, docket sheets, procedural checklists, and accurate records in document management systems

Support discovery, hearings, depositions, and trials , coordinating with attorneys and litigation support teams as needed

Research court rules and judicial standing orders, communicate case updates, and travel as needed to support litigation matters

Meet applicable annual billing requirements

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