What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal (National Law Firm) position at Kay Search Group?
POSITION: Litigation Paralegal (National Law Firm)
COMP PACKAGE: Base to $90K, Full Benefits, Paid Overtime, Bonus, 401K , etc.
ORGANIZATION: Elite National Law Firm
LOCATION: Garden City, LI
Summary for Litigation Paralegal:
Step into an exciting, fast-paced legal environment at an elite national law firm known for its excellence, reputation, and vibrant workplace culture. As a Litigation Paralegal, you’ll play a critical role on high-stakes cases, working alongside top-tier attorneys on matters that challenge the intellect and demand precision. This is not your typical back-office role—you’ll be engaged in complex litigation work, strategy sessions, and client interactions. If you’re a proactive, detail-driven professional who thrives on responsibility, problem-solving, and collaboration with a high-performing, supportive legal team, this is a thought-provoking and rewarding opportunity to grow your legal career.
Responsibilities for Litigation Paralegal:
- Assist with discovery including gathering evidence, obtaining contracts and performing legal and factual research
- Assist with document production including organizing documents, creating and maintaining privilege logs, performing bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents and maintaining exhibits
- Attend client meetings, court appearances and depositions, digesting and drafting concise and accurate summaries
- Facilitate and coordinate all logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials and/or settlements
- Draft and e-file motions, pleadings, summons, complaints, subpoenas, etc.
- Monitor case status tracking updates, due dates and appearances, providing updates to both Attorneys and Clients
- Perform general additional duties as needed to ensure effective and efficient case progress
Qualifications for Litigation Paralegal:
- 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Great ability to develop rapport and trust with others
- Excellent communication skills
- The capacity to meet strict deadlines;
- Highly organized with the ability to shift priorities
- Proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Adobe; Westlaw; LexisNexis; Relativity, Pacer and Concordance, Summation, or Worldox, etc.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
