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 experienceParalegal certificate preferred but not requiredStrong client service and problem-solving skillsAbility to anticipate needs and proactively support attorneysProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressureStrong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work styleBenefits : Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and more.