Senior Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY

Summary

A premier, global law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide paralegal support to the firm’s attorneys and staff. Responsibilities include preparing and updating document binders and electronic case files, managing case calendars, deposition preparation support, and working with attorneys and the Managing Attorney’s Office (MAO) in the preparation and filing of all court documents and trial support. The position requires flexibility in availability, as substantial overtime will be required on occasion.

Responsibilities

Case Management

• Anticipate team needs; organize and maintain all case documents, electronic and otherwise
• Oversee handling of files between offices
• Extensive interaction with IS regarding technology issues
• Stay current with technology and firm initiatives
• Direct and delegate work for junior paralegals, where appropriate
• Maintain calendar for each team
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation

Deposition and Witness Interview Preparation

• Under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys, gather and prepare documents
• Prepare printed and/or electronic binders and organize exhibits
• Handle exhibits and take notes during depositions, if requested
• Digest transcripts to summarize highlights of proceedings

Court Filings

• Under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys and the MAO, prepare and e-file state court documents
• Prepare and distribute paper copies where required

Trial Preparation and Attendance

• Under the guidance of a Senior Case Manager, review all trial documents (exhibits, designations, etc.)
• Organize all trial materials and maintain case calendar
• Coordinate with vendors regarding graphics, technical support, reprographics, etc.
• Prepare courtroom and “war room” setup, attend trial, and keep time
• Provide document management support during trial
• Review trial transcripts; update exhibit lists, demonstratives, etc.
• Under the supervision and direction of firm attorneys, coordinate with other firms, court clerks, and court reporters

Document Collection and Production

• Serve as lead paralegal in document collection efforts
• Delegate work to junior paralegals and supervise their activities with respect to document collections, document productions, and database management
• Coordinate with E-Discovery and Reprographics in accomplishing document collection and production goals
• Lead projects relating to privilege and redaction projects and logs

Additional Departmental Responsibilities

• Coordinate with and oversee the progress of projects through litigation support departments and outside vendors
• Order transcripts from reporting services; fulfill requests from firm attorneys, outside counsel, and others
• Actively participate in activities aimed at improving the paralegal department, including serving as a mentor to junior paralegals
• Participate in paralegal training programs, including teaching orientation classes to incoming paralegals
• Lead by example in adhering to all departmental policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3–5+ years of prior work experience as a corporate litigation paralegal required; prior Senior Litigation Paralegal experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Zoom, and Adobe required
• Proficiency with Relativity required
• Professional, proactive, energetic, and hardworking team player
• Comfortable in a growing, evolving litigation practice
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communication
• Able to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Able to act with a sense of urgency when necessary
• Available to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, potentially on short notice
• Willing to monitor emails during non-standard business hours
• Able to cultivate and sustain professional working relationships with attorneys and staff
• Able to effectively interact with all levels of firm personnel across all offices, as well as with outside counsel, clients, and vendors

This is a hybrid work schedule (4 days in office, one day remote). Standard hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in a 35-hour work week.

Compensation: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually plus overtime and bonus.