Litigation Paralegal

📍 White Plains, NY (Hybrid)

💰 $52,000 – $83,500 + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

A modern, growing litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team in White Plains, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who wants substantive, hands-on involvement in complex defense and liability matters while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The firm values initiative, professionalism, teamwork, and strong litigation support, offering meaningful case involvement and long-term career growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility (minimum 3 days in-office)
• Work on sophisticated liability and defense litigation matters
• Substantive litigation responsibilities from case inception through trial
• Collaborative culture with strong attorney and team interaction
• Modern firm environment focused on innovation and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term growth opportunities

What You Will Do

• Draft and prepare:
• Pleadings
• Discovery demands and responses
• Motions
• Subpoenas
• Settlement documents
• Support litigation matters from inception through trial
• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize medical records
• Prepare medical chronologies and case summaries for attorney review
• Coordinate:
• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• Depositions
• Expert appointments
• Mediation and arbitration logistics
• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, experts, and co-counsel
• Manage case deadlines, filings, and litigation calendars
• Maintain organized case files within document and case management systems
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization and trial binders
• Accurately maintain billable time records

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation support experience required
• Paralegal certificate required
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with liability, insurance defense, or civil litigation matters preferred
• Knowledge of New York State and Federal Court filing procedures
• Experience with NYSCEF and Federal Court e-filing strongly preferred
• Strong experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Case management and document management systems
• LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $52,000 – $83,500, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with vested employer match
• Paid time off
• Flexible hybrid work structure

About the Firm

This confidential employer is a modern litigation firm known for its collaborative culture, commitment to client service, and innovative approach to legal practice. The team values communication, professionalism, diversity of perspective, and continuous growth for its legal professionals.

Additional Details

• Full-time, hybrid role based in White Plains, NY
• Minimum of three in-office days per week required
• Candidates must meet litigation experience and paralegal certification requirements to be considered