Litigation Paralegal

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal (1-5+ years)

Law firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal & Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant in its New York City office. The firm offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including fully remote, hybrid, and full-time opportunities.

Paralegal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required and a Paralegal Certification a plus.
• Extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets.
• Management of multiple case deadlines, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery.
• Client reporting and general support for attorneys and team members.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge in preparing for expert depositions and trial preparation for toxic tort/MDL litigation matters.
• Experience with toxic tort billing guidelines is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Candidates should be familiar with the NY State and Federal Rules and Administrative Procedures. Experience filing/serving out of State and in the Court of Appeals is preferred, but not required.
• Work independently on pleadings, discovery, motion preparation and e-discovery.
• Successful candidates should have experience and knowledge with e-filing in state and federal court, case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, exhibit preparation, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and previous Compulaw and iManage/Document experience is beneficial.
• Candidates must have excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Toxic Tort or Insurance Defense cases is a plus, but not required


Job Summary

Law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal & Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to join its New York City office. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a Paralegal Certification is a plus. The successful candidate must have extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery, and client reporting. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required and a Paralegal Certification a plus.
• Extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets.
• Management of multiple case deadlines, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery.
• Client reporting and general support for attorneys and team members.
• Extensive knowledge in preparing for expert depositions and trial preparation for toxic tort/MDL litigation matters.
• Experience with toxic tort billing guidelines is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Candidates should be familiar with the NY State and Federal Rules and Administrative Procedures. Experience filing/serving out of State and in the Court of Appeals is preferred, but not required.
• Work independently on pleadings, discovery, motion preparation and e-discovery.
• Successful candidates should have experience and knowledge with e-filing in state and federal court, case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, exhibit preparation, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and previous Compulaw and iManage/Document experience is beneficial.
• Candidates must have excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Toxic Tort or Insurance Defense cases is a plus, but not required

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000.

Application Process

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to , with the job title in the subject line. No Recruiter or telephone calls please. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance

Management of large multi-case dockets, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery, client reporting, e-filing in state and federal court, case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, exhibit preparation

Bachelor’s Degree

Submit a cover letter and resume to with the job title in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certification

Legal