Business Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This position is for an experienced Litigation Paralegal with substantial experience in state and federal court procedures. The role is available in any of the organization’s Northeastern offices (DE, MA, or NY) or remotely from NJ or PA.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, and other pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements
• File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts, including CM/ECF and File & Serve
• Conduct thorough research to support litigation efforts
• Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including managing document reviews and productions (e.g., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in the Relativity database)
• Support attorneys during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, including logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs related to these matters
• Coordinate creation of case management repositories for new matters and maintain responsibility for case file organization, including prompt downloading and distribution of court filings
• Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare notebooks for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients and counsel to address inquiries and provide case updates
• Proofread and cite check legal documents for grammar, formatting, and legal accuracy
• Calendar and track case deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred, with three to five years’ litigation paralegal experience in a mid or large sized law firm
• Proficiency with File & Serve, CM/ECF, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw)
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize project requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document formatting tools

Compensation & Benefits

• National average salary range for this role (3–5 years of experience): $62,500 - $86,000
• Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Location

• Northeastern offices: DE, MA, or NY
• Remote option: NJ or PA