Role Overview
The Senior Litigation Paralegal provides comprehensive litigation support, overseeing case management, discovery coordination, and court document preparation to ensure efficient legal workflows. The role demands a detail-oriented professional capable of handling high-pressure legal environments while mentoring junior staff and maintaining adherence to court procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files from inception through trial and appeal, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
• Coordinate and review discovery processes, including electronic and paper document productions
• Prepare and file court documents across federal, state, and local courts, ensuring compliance with jurisdiction-specific rules (e.g., CM/ECF, NYSCEF, PacerPro)
• Conduct thorough legal research utilizing platforms such as Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and internet research tools
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit organization, and deposition summaries
• Serve as a key resource on court practices and procedures, providing guidance to legal teams and junior paralegals
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and outside vendors to meet strict deadlines
• Support billing, WIP tracking, and case management using legal-specific software systems such as iManage and Microsoft Office Suite

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within mid-to-large law firms or professional services organizations
• Expertise in litigation processes, court procedures, and legal document management
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, high-volume case files under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal document management platforms like iManage
• Strong research skills utilizing Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and court electronic filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, NYSCEF, PacerPro)
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and time management skills
• Willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and travel as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively across legal teams and levels of management in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or training junior paralegals
• Familiarity with trial logistics, exhibit preparation, and deposition support
• Additional language skills or specialization in particular litigation areas such as commercial, civil rights, or employment law

Core Technical Skills

• Litigation support: case management, discovery coordination, court filings
• Research platforms: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, internet research tools
• Court filing systems: CM/ECF, NYSCEF, PacerPro
• Document management: iManage, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Legal billing, WIP tracking, and legal project management software

Career Impact
This role offers a senior-level opportunity to influence complex legal proceedings, develop mentorship capabilities, and work within a dynamic legal environment that values precision, initiative, and teamwork.

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Apply Today!
Candidates ready to join a collaborative legal team and bring advanced litigation support expertise are encouraged to apply now.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.