JOB-1100
Salary Range Target: $45,000 – $80,000 Base Salary
Company Background
A prominent civil defense litigation law firm with a national presence, known for its commitment to client advocacy, professional excellence, and collaborative team culture. The firm offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, supporting long-term growth and career development for legal professionals.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join its New York City office. This role will support attorneys handling a range of casualty-related matters, including product liability, transportation, premises liability, and construction injury cases. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing a high-volume caseload from discovery through trial preparation.
Responsibilities
- Obtain, review, and summarize records including medical, employment, and financial documents.
- Prepare detailed medical chronologies and case summaries.
- Organize and manage discovery materials, evidence files, and trial notebooks.
- Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and courts.
- Draft correspondence, compile exhibits, and manage litigation support logistics.
- Conduct legal and medical research; investigate expert credentials and history.
- Track deadlines, court appearances, and generate case status reports.
- Provide trial preparation and in-court assistance when needed.
- Support attorneys across all phases of litigation, including strategy and case evaluation.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree required; ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Prior paralegal experience in litigation and/or casualty defense required.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support tools.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.