Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a civil litigation practice handling matters in both New York State and Federal Courts. This role is best suited for someone who is highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines with minimal supervision. You will work closely with attorneys and play a meaningful role in the day-to-day progress of active litigation.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and format litigation pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
Maintain and manage litigation files in compliance with court rules and internal procedures.
Track and manage court deadlines, hearings, conferences, and motion schedules.
Coordinate and organize discovery, document productions, and deposition materials.
Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and evidence for hearings and trial.
Handle NY State and Federal Court e-filing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Serve as a key point of contact with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.
Conduct factual and legal research in support of active litigation matters.

Required Experience & Skills:

Prior experience supporting civil litigation matters in NY State and/or Federal Courts.
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, rules, and legal terminology.
Proven experience with court e-filing systems (required).
Proficiency in MS Office and legal document/document-management systems.
Experience with Practice Master and NetDocuments preferred, not required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters under strict deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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