Experienced Trial Paralegal – Complex Commercial Disputes

Job Description

Trial Paralegal | Linklaters Americas

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Linklaters Americas, located in New York, US. Linklaters Americas provides legal services, specializing in complex commercial disputes for its US litigation team. This role is crucial for providing essential support across all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings, requiring close collaboration with partners, associates, and other team members.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, US
• Pay: $110000–$120000 yearly
• Mission: Support the US litigation team across all phases of complex commercial disputes, from case inception through trial and post‑trial proceedings.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO, TrialDirector, Sanction, OnCue

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Manage and maintain case files, including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials, while preparing and updating timelines, issue charts, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Discovery Coordination: Coordinate and manage document collection from clients and third parties, assist with e-discovery workflows, and maintain production and privilege logs under attorney supervision.
• Deposition Support: Assist in preparing deposition outlines and witness materials, identify and organize potential exhibits, and coordinate all logistical aspects for depositions.
• Trial Execution: Prepare comprehensive pre-trial materials such as witness and exhibit binders, manage trial logistics including war room setup, support trial technology, and provide on-site courtroom assistance.
• Client and Team Liaison: Serve as a primary organizational contact for attorneys, clients, and vendors, coordinating meetings, tracking follow-up items, and assisting with matter budgeting and invoices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program, with a core domain in litigation, qualifying for an Experienced Professional role.
• Experience: At least five years of paralegal experience in litigation, with significant demonstrated experience supporting all phases of trial in New York state and/or federal courts, including pre‑trial preparation, live trial support, and post‑trial work.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems. Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools and platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO or similar). Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Comfort working with trial presentation software (e.g., TrialDirector, Sanction, OnCue) and real-time transcript tools. Experience in complex commercial litigation, securities, regulatory investigations, or arbitration. Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with external vendors.