Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Ekspert Counsel

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ekspert Counsel. As a respected international law firm, Ekspert Counsel focuses on dispute resolution and commercial litigation. This Litigation Paralegal position is critical for supporting attorneys by managing complex legal workflows and preparing essential materials for cases in both state and federal courts. The role directly contributes to the efficient progression and successful outcome of legal proceedings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Team: Works directly with attorneys
• Mission: Ensures efficient management of legal workflows and comprehensive support for dispute resolution and commercial litigation cases.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, Lexis, NYSCEF, PACER/ECF, iManage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive support to attorneys across all phases of litigation, encompassing case development, discovery, motion practice, and thorough trial preparation.
• Document & eDiscovery Management: Lead the management of large-scale document productions, meticulously maintain electronic and physical case files, and actively assist with eDiscovery workflows, including document collection, review coordination, and the creation of privilege logs.
• Court Filings & Research: Prepare, cite check, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, and exhibits, ensuring strict compliance with court rules and filing requirements, while also conducting in-depth legal and factual research using platforms such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Case Coordination: Coordinate and prepare all necessary materials for critical legal proceedings, including depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials, ensuring attorneys are fully equipped.
• Deadline & System Management: Accurately track and manage litigation deadlines, maintain up-to-date case calendars and docketing systems, and expertly handle all filings through NYSCEF and PACER/ECF for both state and federal courts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A mid-level professional with 3–5 years of dedicated litigation paralegal experience, ideally gained within a demanding law firm environment.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong experience supporting litigation teams throughout various disputes in both state and federal courts, with proven ability in managing complex discovery workflows and meticulously preparing materials for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Skills: Possesses strong knowledge and practical experience with electronic filing systems (specifically NYSCEF and PACER/ECF), familiarity with various eDiscovery platforms and litigation databases, and proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Bonus: Prior experience utilizing specific document management systems, such as iManage.