Senior Litigation Paralegal

Department: Paralegal Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Reports To: Paralegal Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, career-focused Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters and investigations from inception through trial, arbitration, and resolution. This role serves as a lead paralegal on large-scale cases, providing advanced litigation support while mentoring junior paralegals and coordinating with attorneys, support staff, vendors, courts, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a large law firm or specialized litigation practice and possess strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Case Management

• Manage all aspects of litigation support, including case intake, document management, discovery, motion practice support, trial preparation, and post-trial activities.
• Maintain and implement case calendaring systems to track deadlines, filings, hearings, and case milestones.
• Develop, organize, and maintain paper and electronic case files and records.
• Establish and improve systems and procedures for document organization, retrieval, and case management.

Discovery & Trial Support

• Lead discovery efforts, including document collection, review coordination, and production management.
• Support witness preparation activities, including organizing exhibits and case materials.
• Prepare for and attend trials, arbitrations, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Coordinate trial and arbitration logistics, including workspace arrangements, remote office setup, vendor management, and on-site support.
• Assist with electronic filings and court submissions in federal, state, and administrative forums.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Coordinate and oversee the work of junior paralegals and litigation support personnel on complex matters.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
• Provide formal and informal training, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate with co-counsel, outside vendors, experts, government agencies, courts, and other third parties as needed.

Legal Support

• Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal and factual research using online legal research platforms.
• Perform cite-checking and Bluebook citation review.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition summaries, chronologies, witness files, and trial notebooks.

Professional Standards

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client and firm information.
• Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Continuously develop litigation and technology skills to support evolving legal practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a large law firm, Am Law firm, or specialized litigation practice.
• Experience supporting all phases of litigation, including intake, discovery, trial preparation, and hearings.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions.
• Experience coordinating trial and arbitration logistics and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience managing both electronic and physical case files.
• Strong knowledge of Bluebook citation rules and legal cite-checking.
• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including e-filing systems.
• Experience using e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, Nuix Discover, or similar technologies.
• Experience with litigation support software such as CaseMap, LiveNote, or comparable applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw and document management tools such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both leadership and support roles.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex commercial litigation matters.
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior paralegals and support staff.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000 - $137,500 annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market considerations.