Job Description
Litigation Paralegal
Gain hands-on trial experience and play a key role in complex cases. Join a premier law firm known for high-stakes, impactful matters.
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly growing New York-based litigation firm recognized for handling high-stakes disputes, trials, investigations, and appellate matters. With a collaborative culture, exceptional legal talent, and a strong commitment to pro bono service, the firm offers paralegals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex, high-profile cases.
Job Description
Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible. Conduct legal research and compile information to support case preparation. Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery requests. Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings with clients and witnesses. Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including creating trial binders and exhibits. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed. Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures. Support other administrative tasks as required by the legal team.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Litigation Paralegal should have:
- Experience with managing case files and handling litigation-related tasks.
- Must have Big Law experience.
- Must have trial experience.
- Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of court procedures and filing systems.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 annually.
- Comprehensive health benefits package.
- Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Interested? Apply today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $80,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- File Maintenanceunmatched
- File Managementunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Documentsunmatched
- Legal Researchunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Paralegalunmatched
- Pro Bonounmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Research Skillsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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