Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $60,000-$80,000/year

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job #: 6026

Location: Saratoga, NY

Category: Legal & Compliance

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from initial case investigation and discovery through trial and appeal.
• Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, affidavits, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and case information to ensure matters are organized and up to date.
• Coordinate and manage document collection, review, and production, including large and document-intensive discovery matters.
• Obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records, business records, governmental records, and other case-related materials.
• Prepare case chronologies, record summaries, discovery materials, deposition exhibits, and other materials for attorney review and case preparation.
• Conduct factual and legal research and assist with investigation of claims and defenses.
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors as needed.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness and exhibit lists, trial exhibits, subpoenas, and trial binders.
• Maintain accurate information in the firm’s case management and document management systems.
• Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines while providing responsive support to attorneys and clients.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4 years of paralegal experience in a litigation environment.
• Experience with litigation discovery, document management, and case preparation.
• Familiarity with New York State court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned matters.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, insurance carriers, experts, and other professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case/document management technology.

Hours & Benefits:

• Monday- Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• In-Person
• PTO
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• 401K