Business Litigation Paralegal

Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal to join their Business Litigation practice. This role supports attorneys handling complex commercial litigation matters involving financial services, including FINRA, SEC, and other state regulatory proceedings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead paralegal on complex business litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Assist with all phases of litigation, including fact investigation, document collection, review, analysis, production, and e-discovery.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, court filings, case summaries, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate and organize depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including exhibit preparation and trial binders.
• Manage case files, document databases, chronologies, production logs, and litigation support systems.
• Conduct factual and legal research and assist with witness and client interviews.
• Track litigation deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure compliance with court, agency, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, vendors, courts, and regulatory agencies throughout the litigation process.
• Attend hearings, trials, and other proceedings as needed, utilizing trial presentation and litigation support software.
• Assist with trial preparation through post-matter file management, including records retention and file closure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience required; experience supporting business litigation matters is preferred.
• Prior experience with financial services litigation, including FINRA, SEC, or other regulatory matters, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms, litigation support software, and trial presentation tools.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery, court filings, evidence, and applicable court and agency rules.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strict confidentiality.