Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a busy Long Island law firm specializing in foreclosure defense, landlord‑tenant litigation, and general litigation for individuals and businesses is seeking a motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.

• Manage all phases of litigation support, including preparation and filing of:
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Affidavits
  • Briefs
  • Discovery documents
• Draft and organize:
  • Answers
  • Counterclaims
  • Oppositions to motions
  • Court submissions in foreclosure and related litigation
• Maintain and organize:
  • Case files
  • Exhibits
  • Legal research for litigation and motion practice
• Prepare legal correspondence and case summaries, and assist with strategy planning
• Work directly with attorneys and clients to support:
  • Case preparation
  • Calendaring court deadlines
  • Coordinating filings with state and federal courts
• Assist in landlord‑tenant litigation matters, including:
  • Eviction proceedings
  • Rent collection matters
  • Court appearance support

• Minimum of 5 years of foreclosure litigation experience, including hands‑on drafting and filing of litigation documents
• Strong familiarity with New York Civil Practice Law & Rules (CPLR) and relevant civil procedure in New York courts
• Proficiency in preparing:
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Discovery demands and responses
  • Related litigation support tasks
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a busy practice
• Strong legal writing, editing, and document review proficiency
• Ability to work directly with attorneys, clients, and court staff in a professional manner
• Superior attention to detail, follow‑through, and ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure

• Experience with state and local court e‑filing systems and litigation‑related case management software
• Knowledge of landlord‑tenant litigation procedures and foreclosure defense strategies
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems independently, and learn new legal processes quickly

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Drive to succeed in a challenging litigation environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for advancement
• Exposure to complex foreclosure and litigation matters