Job Description

Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal (Contract)

3 MONTH TEMP WITH POSSIBILITY OF PERMANENT POSITION ONSITE IN GARRISON, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contract Litigation Paralegal to support plaintiff-side litigation matters through all stages of the litigation lifecycle. This role will work closely with attorneys to manage cases, draft discovery, organize evidence, conduct factual research, and assist with court filings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and experience supporting U.S. litigation matters. This position may be performed remotely, including from Pune, India, provided the candidate has prior experience supporting U.S. legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses under attorney supervision
• Assist with complaint preparation and filing support
• Conduct factual investigations and document review
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation databases
• Manage document productions and discovery tracking
• Prepare deposition summaries and witness files
• Coordinate court filings and service of process
• Assist attorneys with legal research and case preparation
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, and trial preparation materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience supporting U.S. civil litigation matters
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures
• Experience drafting discovery documents and litigation correspondence
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting plaintiff-side litigation
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and document review workflows
• Experience working with remote legal teams
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred