What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at W3Global?
Our client, a busy Long Island law firm specializing in foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant litigation, and general litigation for individuals and businesses is seeking a motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Litigation Paralegal Will
The Firm Seeks a Paralegal With
Compensation & Benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Litigation Paralegal Will
- Manage all phases of litigation support, including preparation and filing of:
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Affidavits
- Briefs
- Discovery documents
- Draft and organize:
- Answers
- Counterclaims
- Oppositions to motions
- Court submissions in foreclosure and related litigation
- Maintain and organize:
- Case files
- Exhibits
- Legal research for litigation and motion practice
- Prepare legal correspondence and case summaries, and assist with strategy planning
- Work directly with attorneys and clients to support:
- Case preparation
- Calendaring court deadlines
- Coordinating filings with state and federal courts
- Assist in landlord-tenant litigation matters, including:
- Eviction proceedings
- Rent collection matters
- Court appearance support
- Minimum of 5 years of foreclosure litigation experience, including hands-on drafting and filing of litigation documents
- Strong familiarity with New York Civil Practice Law & Rules (CPLR) and relevant civil procedure in New York courts
- Proficiency in preparing:
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Discovery demands and responses
- Related litigation support tasks
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a busy practice
- Strong legal writing, editing, and document review proficiency
- Ability to work directly with attorneys, clients, and court staff in a professional manner
- Superior attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure
- Experience with state and local court e-filing systems and litigation-related case management software
- Knowledge of landlord-tenant litigation procedures and foreclosure defense strategies
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems independently, and learn new legal processes quickly
The Firm Seeks a Paralegal With
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Drive to succeed in a challenging litigation environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Supportive work culture with opportunities for advancement
- Exposure to complex foreclosure and litigation matters