Sr. Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Litigation Paralegal (10+ Years Experience)

About Us: Zwillinger Wulkan is a respected litigation firm known for our commitment to excellence, strategic advocacy, and results-driven legal representation. Our practice covers a wide range of litigation areas, including civil, commercial, and complex litigation. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and dependable Sr. Litigation Paralegal with at least 10+ years of hands-on litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-volume caseload while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Annual Salary: $80,000+ depending on experience

Hybrid or On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including case intake, discovery, trial preparation, and appeals


• Draft legal documents such as complaints, subpoenas, motions, and discovery requests/responses


• Manage document production, including organizing and analyzing large volumes of documents


• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials


• Maintain litigation calendars and track important deadlines


• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness lists


• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case materials


• File documents electronically with state and federal courts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department


• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience preferred


• In-depth understanding of litigation processes and court rules (state and federal)


• Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g., Westlaw, Clio, or similar)


• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills


• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced legal environment


• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills


• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus


• Health, dental, vision and life insurance


• 401(k) with employer matching


• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave


• Continuing education and CLE support


• Opportunities for career advancement within the firm

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industry

• Law Practice