Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

• Be the trusted right hand to an attorney in a fast growing commercial litigation practice
• Work in a role where your judgment, organization, and initiative truly matter
• Handle meaningful, end to end litigation work rather than task based support
• Join a collaborative, professional environment that values reliability and personality
• Competitive pay with strong benefits and long term growth potential

This is a full time, on site role based in Garden City, New York, working in the office five days per week.

This position requires at least 1 year of New York litigation experience and hands on familiarity with NYSCEF e filing.

Our client is a growing New York litigation firm focused on commercial and civil matters. They are known for being serious about their work without being stiff or corporate, and they value accountability, teamwork, and a strong sense of ownership in their staff.

• Serve as the attorneys primary litigation support from intake through resolution
• Manage case deadlines, calendars, and workflow to keep matters moving efficiently
• Draft pleadings including complaints, answers, and counterclaims
• Prepare and respond to discovery demands, subpoenas, and disclosures
• Draft and organize motion papers including notices, affirmations, memoranda of law, and exhibits
• Perform legal and factual research as needed
• Handle NYSCEF filings and ensure compliance with New York court procedures
• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, and self represented parties
• Maintain organized, complete, and up to date case files
• Provide regular updates to clients and help build strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and overall firm efficiency

• 1 or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant in New York
• Experience supporting civil or commercial litigation matters
• Working knowledge of New York court rules, filings, and motion practice
• Experience with NYSCEF e filing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word including formatting and track changes
• Comfortable working with PDFs, document management, and Google Workspace
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven
• Self starter who takes initiative and follows through

• You are trusted to run with your work and be relied upon
• Your ideas and input are valued, not ignored
• The firm is growing and wants you to grow with it
• Professional environment with personality and approachability
• Strong benefits and consistent workflow

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Job Type: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance