Real Estate Litigation Paralegal

Join a bright team of some of the most prolific, skilled litigators in the real estate market in New York at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. as a litigation paralegal. By uniting many of the best real estate attorneys of our generation, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has become one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms.

The paralegal role works in the litigation department of the firm. The position’s essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing & filing pleadings and motions; assisting attorneys with assigned tasks; case management and trial preparation; and drafting legal documents and other client/court correspondences.

The candidate will collaborate with the litigation paralegal team to support a team of 19 attorneys in all stages of case management, from inception through disposition/trial and will take ownership of ad hoc projects as they occur. The candidate should be a self-starter that is willing to get involved and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This entry-level position is perfect for a recent college graduate considering a career in law.

Required Skills:

• Strong management, organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts.
• Strong MS Office Skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel) (Knowledge of Microsoft Table of Contents and Authorities a plus).
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Blue Book style encouraged, but not required.
• Typing speed of at least 60 WPM.
• Experience with calendar management and Zoom scheduling technology.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
• Unafraid to tackle problems head-on and seek out creative solutions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming correspondence (emails, mail) and upload the same in the case database.
• Maintain electronic case databases, run searches on databases.
• Assist in the preparation of discovery demands, responses and production of documents.
• Prepare, serve and manage document and deposition subpoenas.
• Assist with drafting of stipulations, cover letters, affidavits of service, etc.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings and trials.
• Manage attorneys’ appearance calendar for all attorneys – motions, conferences, arguments.
• Contact NY Courts to obtain information pertaining to cases and judges’ rules when necessary.
• Conduct research in NY regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions and relevant documents in paper format or by utilizing courts electronic filing.
• Preparation of service copies of motions, pleadings, demands, correspondence and serve in a timely manner.
• Occasionally render support in administrative departments.

About Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.:

As one of New York’s premier real estate litigation firms, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has participated and prevailed in many of the most important New York real estate cases of the new millennium, as reflected in numerous published and unpublished decisions on novel legal issues.

The firm’s successes have led to the highest honors and awards from the bar and ranking organizations. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is the only real estate litigation law firm with under 30 attorneys that has received an AV® Martindale-Hubbell rating, Super Lawyers honors with a Top 100 recognition, Best Lawyer awards for the firm and attorneys and selection into the Registry of Preeminent Lawyers as well as the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.

By uniting many of the best real estate attorneys of its generation, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has become one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms. The firm excels by solely practicing real estate law and only taking on projects and cases where it is among the best in the field. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has achieved groundbreaking results in the courtroom, in the board room, at the closing table, in the lobbies of legislative bodies, and in every other venue where talented legal advocacy is key to its clients’ interests.

Honors & Awards:

• Vault Top Ranked Best Midsize Law Firm to Work for 2026
• Above The Law ‘Quality of Life’ Rankings for 2026
• U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms To Work…