Commercial Litigation Paralegal
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteNew York, United States
New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$62,400–$62,400 year
Full Time
Job Summary
Manage litigation cases from client intake through resolution by handling intake and onboarding, drafting pleadings, and preparing motion papers including notices of motion and memoranda of law. Communicate with courts, adversaries, and clients while performing factual and legal research, managing NYSCEF filings, and tracking deadlines. Support trial preparation and improve firm systems to maintain workflow efficiency. Work Monday to Friday, 40–50 hours/week, in-office in Long Island or Queens.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of commercial litigation experience particularly in New York civil litigation
- Comfortable handling cases from intake to resolution
- Strong knowledge of NY legal procedures, filings, and motion practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High-level attention to detail and document management
- Proficient with MS Word (track changes/redlining, formatting)
- Comfortable with PDFs (e-signatures, redaction, combining documents)
- Experience with NYSCEF e-filing
- Tech-savvy and fast learner — you know your way around a PC
- Genuinely helpful, upbeat, and client-focused
- Thrives under deadlines and stays organized
- Takes initiative and finds solutions without being asked
- Confident, respectful, and reliable — you show up and follow through
- You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with a team
- Work Location: In-Office (Long Island or Queens residents only)
- Monday to Friday | 40–50 hours/week
Desired Qualifications
- Bonus if you love pizza and have a good sense of humor!
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