Paralegal
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Litigation Paralegal
New York NY
$90000
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-paced litigation and collections firm handling high-volume commercial litigation matters.
This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for someone who already understands litigation workflow can draft and file legal documents with minimal hand-holding and is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
The ideal candidate is organized proactive communicative and able to think independently while managing a high volume of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft summons & complaints answers discovery responses motions and litigation documents
- Prepare and assist with motions for summary judgment default motions and related filings
- File documents through NYSCEF
- Manage litigation workflow across multiple active matters
- Review pleadings exhibits payment histories and supporting documentation
- Coordinate internally with attorneys paralegals negotiators and operations staff
- Handle high-volume case management while maintaining accuracy and organization
- Communicate with clients and internal teams regarding case status and litigation updates
- Utilize templates CRM systems Slack and internal systems to manage workflow efficiently
- Assist with discovery motion practice and court correspondence
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong experience drafting and filing litigation documents
- Experience using NYSCEF
- Familiarity with New York litigation procedures and CPLR
- Ability to work in a high-volume deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to problem-solve independently
- Comfortable handling multiple priorities and shifting workflow
- Professional team-oriented personality with strong follow-through
Compensation & Benefits
- $90000 salary
- Health insurance contribution
- Dental coverage
- Commuter benefits
- PTO plus federal holidays
- Growth opportunity within a growing litigation operation
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About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.