Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite)

Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (flexibility for overtime)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Managing Clerk

My client, a highly respected plaintiffs’ securities litigation firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Managing Clerk to join its Managing Clerk’s Office.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment, understands federal and state court rules inside and out, and takes real ownership of deadlines and filings.

• Review, prepare, and file court documents in compliance with court rules
• Calculate, calendar, and manage litigation deadlines across jurisdictions
• Maintain docketing and calendaring systems (Court Alert)
• Provide guidance to attorneys on court rules and filing procedures
• Coordinate service of process and liaise with vendors
• Support litigation teams in meeting critical deadlines
• Handle special projects as assigned

• 3+ years in a Managing Attorney/Clerk’s Office or 5+ years as a litigation paralegal with heavy filing & calendaring experience
• Strong knowledge of Federal & State Courts, including Trial, Appellate & Arbitration matters
• Experience with: PACER, NYSCEF, File & Serve Xpress, Court Alert, MA3000, or Compulaw
• Ability to calculate deadlines accurately across jurisdictions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently and proactively supporting case teams

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat