Paralegal – Employment Labor Law

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Jackson Lewis P.C., located in New York, NY. Jackson Lewis P.C. is a prominent national law firm with over 1,000 attorneys, dedicated to employment and labor law since 1958. This role is crucial for managing the complex documentation and procedural aspects of litigation, directly supporting attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services to employers focused on building engaged and stable workforces. The firm is consistently recognized for its excellence in labor and employment litigation on behalf of management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: New York, NY
• Pay: $36–$42 hourly
• Mission: This role ensures the efficient and accurate management of litigation documentation and procedural support, enabling attorneys to focus on strategic legal counsel and client goals.
• Tech Stack: Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Lexis, Pacer, CaseMap, TrialMap, Trial Director

What You’ll Actually Do
• Discovery Management: Coordinate and prepare comprehensive responses to discovery requests, managing e-discovery, document production, redaction, and indexing for federal and state court matters.
• Litigation Support: Draft initial pleadings, prepare deposition and record subpoenas, organize relevant documents for attorney review, and assist with federal and state administrative filings.
• Trial & Arbitration Preparation: Organize and manage all trial and arbitration exhibits, appendices, and related materials, ensuring attorneys are fully prepared for proceedings.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct detailed legal research using Lexis and Pacer, analyze privileged documents, perform cite-checking, and assist with motion preparation.
• Case Administration: Maintain litigation calendars, provide attorney billing and invoice processing support, manage time records, address client case status inquiries, and liaise with courts and vendors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate Degree is required, along with a Paralegal degree or related certificate. A Bachelor’s Degree and an ABA Paralegal Certificate are highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of legal experience is required, preferably in employment law, with strong familiarity with litigation processes and document management.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), strong analytical and organizational skills, comprehensive knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures, and demonstrated expertise in trial preparation.
• Bonus: Experience with class actions and wage and hour productions, knowledge of attorney billing systems, and highly client-focused customer service skills.