Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal

We are a leading mid-sized law firm with offices in the tri-state area and Florida, specializing in a comprehensive spectrum of legal practices. We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and are in search of a Full-time Senior Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach and a meticulous attention to detail to handle complex litigation cases. This position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in our litigation process, requiring a skillful individual familiar with every phase of the discovery process, legal research, and case management.

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage correspondence and legal documentations such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• Organize, manage, and update client files both electronically and in paper form; ensure all legal documents are filed and catalogued properly.
• Conduct comprehensive indexing and summarization of case documents and depositions.
• Perform detailed legal and factual research using databases like Lexis and Westlaw.
• Provide discovery and substantive motion support, including document review and preparation of discovery requests and responses.
• If capable, oversee junior paralegals and administrative aspects within the legal team.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in litigation.
• Exceptional organizational and meticulous follow-up abilities.
• Aptitude in managing multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and quality work.
• Experience handling large volumes of documents in complex litigation cases.
• Proficiency in using Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree; a Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administrative experience, particularly in a legal set-up overseeing other paralegals.
• Advanced certification or training in legal software applications.
• Prior experience working in a mid to large-sized law firm.
• Strong familiarity with E-Filing in both federal and state courts.
• Experience in cite-checking and Shepardizing legal documents.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High proficiency in legal research and litigation support tools.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Group term life and optional insurance coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts; Aflac and 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off, referral bonuses, and paid holidays.