Job Description

Position Summary:

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic litigation team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters across various industries in both federal and state courts. The ideal candidate will bring extensive litigation experience, sound judgment, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of litigation, including document collection, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and briefs with courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Support attorneys with deposition preparation, witness files, and exhibit organization.
• Provide on-site trial support, including managing case materials, exhibits, and technology logistics.
• Summarize deposition transcripts and key documents for attorney review.
• Maintain case calendars and track court deadlines and filings.
• Train and mentor junior paralegals and litigation support staff as needed.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third-party vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department, including trial support.
• Fluency in Spanish is required to support multilingual case matters.
• This hybrid position requires three days per week in the office.
• Must have substantial trial experience, ideally involving complex commercial litigation.
• Must meet a minimum annual billable requirement of 1,500 hours.
• Must be able to travel nationally (occasionally)

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