What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at David Fogel PC?
Description: Job OverviewWe’re not hiring just any paralegal. We’re hiring the paralegal — someone who will serve as the attorney’s right hand and make a real impact.At David Fogel P.C., we’re rapidly growing and we need someone who wants to join in our momentum to help grow the firm and individually! We are the type of firm that takes our work seriously (without being uptight or stuffy). We thrive on a collaborative, high-performance environment — where reliability, accountability, and a good sense of humor are non-negotiable.The OpportunityWe're looking for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal who is experienced, trustworthy, and capable of managing litigation cases from client intake through resolution. This person should be confident, highly organized, self-driven, and great with clients — someone who is professional and easy to work with, and genuinely wants to be helpful. If you're the type who takes initiative, has good instincts, and wants to be an indispensable part of something meaningful, this could be your perfect next step.What You’ll DoYou’ll act as a strategic partner to the attorney and own a variety of litigation responsibilities, including:Ensuring the attorney meets deadlines and is prepared for court and meetingsAssisting the attorney with court preparation and appearances and maintain orderly, complete legal filesHaving the ability to fully understand the complete picture and status of files and to be able to provide a summaryClient intake and onboarding, organizing new mattersDrafting pleadings including complaints, answers, counterclaims, etc.Preparing and responding to discovery demands, subpoenas, and disclosuresDrafting and organizing motion papers: notices of motion, affirmations/affidavits, memoranda of law, and exhibitsPerforming factual and legal researchManaging court filings through NYSCEFConfidently and effectively communicating with the courts and adversaries, including opposing counsel and self-represented partiesRegularly communicating with and providing updates to clients and help cultivate relationshipsManage case deadlines and proactively maintain calendars and workflowsYou’ll also support the growth and efficiency of the practice by identifying areas to improve systems and helping the firm move cases forward without missing a beat.Qualifications & RequirementsWe need a paralegal who is not just capable and good at doing paralegal work; we need the paralegal who people trust and count on. The ideal candidate will be someone who is: motivated and energetic; possess a sincere desire to learn and grow; a self-starter; always willing and offering to help; does not settle for anything less than excellence.Here’s what else makes the candidate a great fit:1 year of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant in New York civil litigation (commercial litigation strongly preferred)Comfortable handling cases from intake to resolutionStrong knowledge of NY legal procedures, filings, and motion practiceExceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with NYSCEF e-filingHigh-level attention to detail and document managementGreat PC skills (you can be a Mac expert but you MUST know the difference between left click and right click)Proficient with MS Word (track changes/redlining, formatting); Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) Comfortable with PDFs (e-signatures, redaction, combining documents)Tech-savvy and fast learner — you know your way around a PC and can quickly learn new applicationsGenuinely helpful, upbeat, and client-focused Thrives under deadlines and stays organizedTakes initiative and finds solutions without being askedConfident, respectful, and reliable — you show up and follow throughYou enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with a teamBonus if you love pizza Compensation & PerksHourly Pay: $30.00–$40.00 DOESchedule: Monday to Friday | 40–50 hours/weekWork Location: In-Office (Garden City, NY)Benefits: 401(k)Health, dental & vision insuranceLife insurancePaid time off & sick leaveFlexible schedulingEmployer-paid, fully confidential teletherapy serviceClosing ThoughtsIf you’re looking for a role where your work is appreciated, your voice matters, and you can grow with a firm that values who you are as much as what you do — we’d love to hear from you. Send your resume and a quick cover letter explaining why you're the perfect "right-hand" paralegal for this role. Requirements:
Salary : $30 - $40