Senior Paralegal- Litigation

A respected law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with strong experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience working with high-level attorneys on sophisticated cases. Candidates with prior experience at an AmLaw 200 or similarly large, complex litigation practice are strongly preferred.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative litigation team on high-stakes matters while playing a critical role in case management, discovery, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of complex commercial litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal

• Manage large-scale document production, discovery, and e-discovery workflows

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery responses

• Conduct legal research, cite checking, and fact investigation

• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and litigation databases

• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, and court personnel

• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

• Manage deadlines, court filings, and docketing in federal and state courts

• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with a focus on complex commercial litigation

• Experience supporting attorneys in large law firm or AmLaw-style environments strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures

• Experience managing large document productions and discovery projects

• Proficiency with litigation support tools and Microsoft Office

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority matters

• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills

• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal experience preferred