A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join its New York office. This position will support a busy plaintiff-side litigation practice and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of active matters.
The role will assist attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, including case initiation, discovery, document preparation, case management, calendaring, client communication, and trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation matters and maintain organized case files
- Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and related legal documents
- Review and summarize medical, legal, and other case-related records
- Conduct investigative research and gather relevant case information
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, and case-related data
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, and outside parties
- Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
- Plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred
- Personal injury, medical malpractice, or related complex litigation experience is relevant
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Litigation Paralegal in new york city metropolitan area at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.