Senior Litigation Paralegal
Company: SourcePro Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Senior Litigation Paralegal We are seeking a Senior Litigation
Paralegal to join the team with a salary up to $175k exempt. The
Senior Litigation Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and
other case team members to deliver best-in-class services to
clients. This position requires significant experience with complex
US civil litigation, including the organization of documents and
evidence, case filings, preparation for depositions, court hearings
and trial, and working with e-discovery and case management
software. Supervisor: Assistant Managing Attorney Location: New
York or any U.S. Office What You'll Do: As our Senior Litigation
Paralegal, your primary responsibilities will include: Providing
comprehensive support to attorneys and case teams, managing various
litigation tasks from pre-suit investigation through trial.
Collaborating closely with attorneys, legal analysts, litigation
assistants, and other support staff professionals to ensure
seamless communication and meet all case-related deadlines. Taking
ownership of assignments, managing timelines, and ensuring all
deadlines are met, while identifying the need for additional
resources and time, and consulting attorneys on case budgets when
necessary. Developing and establishing protocols, procedures, and
work product templates to ensure cases are efficiently managed and
organized. Establishing and overseeing the infrastructure and
organization of all case files, facilitating drafting of motions,
expert reports, depositions, and trial preparation. Coordinating
and overseeing all aspects of discovery, including organization,
management, collection, and production of electronic discovery.
Overseeing, coordinating, and taking ownership of all pre-trial and
trial assignments, such as creating workflows, deposition
designations, witness and exhibit selection, maintaining virtual
war rooms, and assisting with witness and cross-examination
processes. Managing substantive disposition motion practice,
including drafting and assisting with summary judgment and
dismissal motions. Attending and supporting court proceedings,
including oral arguments on motions, arbitrations, and trials.
Preparing and overseeing court e-filing and related court
submissions at both State and Federal levels, ensuring accuracy and
compliance with court rules and procedures. Interacting and
negotiating with litigation vendors and court personnel, managing
relationships, and ensuring seamless collaboration. What You'll
Bring: To excel in this role, you should have: A minimum of 8-10
years of substantial litigation paralegal experience with a strong
focus on pre-trial discovery, motion practice, and court
proceedings gained from a litigation firm. A strong preference for
candidates with trial preparation and support experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or
university. Knowledge of civil litigation in Federal and State
Courts, legal procedures, terminology, and court rules. Proficiency
with legal software such as Relativity, CaseMap Suite, and Trial
Director is preferred. Strong analytical skills with exceptional
attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive approach in
anticipating and addressing business needs, ensuring tasks are
completed efficiently. Excellent organization, prioritization, and
multitasking skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Demonstration of a strong work ethic and self-motivation, with a
desire to take initiative and be hands-on. Excellent communication
skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain
professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality when interacting
with all levels. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present
significant amounts of information effectively. Highly adaptable,
ability to thrive in fluid and ever-changing work environments.
Strong proficiency in MS Office applications. Willingness to travel
when required. https://sourceprosearch.com/
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