Trial Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: New York, NY (hybrid opportunity)

Do you have paralegal experience?
Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated self-starter? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years?

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Trial Paralegal to join our New York, NY office. This talented individual will be responsible for assisting attorneys in our Mass Torts and Product/General Liability practice groups. You will THRIVE in this role if you have:

• 3-5+ years of trial experience in defense litigation practice areas (required)
• Paralegal certificate (required)
• Notary Public (preferred)
• Exceptional oral and written communication, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with expertise in creating TOCs, TOAs and applying styles
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities
• Superior client service and listening skills for anticipating needs of clients and attorneys
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently to complete them

The Paralegal will be preparing cases for trial, from inception, and will actively participate in depositions, mediations, expert consultation, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:

• Review records, manage and meet discovery deadlines
• Utilize spreadsheets to manage and update case activity to assist attorneys with case monitoring and client reporting
• Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses and settled/discontinued actions
• Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced
• Utilize online ECF filing system on both state and federal court levels
• Prepare and service of various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents
• Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings or assist at trial
• Proofread and assemble motions and accompanying exhibits
• Review, download, profile and distribute case notifications received electronically
• Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants as needed
• Create table of contents and table of authorities
• Draft various pleadings, discovery and correspondence as directed

Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:

• Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting, proactively and without excessive supervision
• Demonstrate good organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
• Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
• Are able/willing to work in the office at least 3 days a week

Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at  to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Paralegal in New York City is 35 hours per week.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Harris Beach Murtha:

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach…