Connect Staffing is working with an international law firm to fill a Senior Litigation Paralegal opening in the firm's New York office.  This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy case files, including discovery materials, deposition exhibits, and expert documents.

• Assist with trial preparation: prepare exhibits, witness lists, demonstratives, and manage offsite war room spaces.

• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, pleadings, and correspondence.

• File documents electronically in state and federal courts (e.g., NYSCEF, PACER NextGen) and coordinate in-person filings as needed.

• Interface with court clerks, administrative agencies, and vendors; prepare affidavits of service and notarize documents.

• Delegate tasks to junior staff and ensure workflow efficiency.

• Conduct legal research using tools like Lexis/Nexis and Relativity.

• Maintain clear communication with attorneys, clients, and staff; uphold confidentiality at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate, or equivalent law firm experience.

• 7–10 years of law firm or legal environment experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently.

• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive under shifting priorities.

• Knowledge of appellate procedures is a plus.