What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Paralegal position at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing?
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000