Commercial Litigation Paralegal (New Hyde Park)

Position : Civil Rights & Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location : Lake Success, NY

Compensation : $75,000 $90,000

Litigation Paralegal

A busy and rapidly growing full-service law practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a partner handling Civil Rights and Commercial Litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on a high-volume caseload with significant responsibility.

Key Responsibilities :

Draft legal documents, including discovery demands, PC requests, RJIs, motions, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment filings

Format briefs and prepare exhibit books

Perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on legal documents

Handle state and federal court filings, including NYSCEF and ECF

Track court dates and deadlines to ensure compliance

Maintain and organize a large caseload with strong attention to detail

Utilize MS Office (Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, ProLaw, and timekeeping systems

Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and internal support teams

Qualifications :

Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience

Paralegal certificate preferred but not required

Strong client service and problem-solving skills

Ability to anticipate needs and proactively support attorneys

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style

Benefits : Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and more.