• Position Locations: New York
• Salary: $109,356 - $144,904
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Practice Area: LITIGATION
• Specialties: LITIGATION

Firm Description:
Our client is one of the world’s largest law firms, with over 4,000 attorneys across more than 40 countries. Known for its expansive global reach and full-service capabilities, the firm advises leading corporations, financial institutions, and governments on complex legal and business matters. Core practice areas include corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, tax, and regulatory affairs. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to sustainability, diversity, and pro bono service.

Position Description:
Permanent Placements is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a premier global law firm seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal for its New York office.

This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated litigation matters within a highly respected legal environment known for handling complex, high-profile work.

Position Overview

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical litigation skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a large law firm setting.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) years of paralegal experience within a litigation practice area

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Big Law experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated career progression, stability, and tenure are highly valued

• Bluebooking experience required

• Cite-checking experience required

• E-filing experience required

• Conflicts experience required

• Trial experience preferred

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local court procedures

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and assist attorneys with motions, filings, and litigation-related submissions

• Perform Bluebooking, cite-checking, fact-checking, and legal research

• Coordinate discovery efforts, document productions, and litigation databases

• Manage electronic filings in federal and state courts

• Assist with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials

• Prepare exhibits, binders, subpoenas, privilege logs, and production logs

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $56.08–$74.31 per hour

Equivalent Annualized Compensation: Approximately $109,356–$144,904 based upon a 37.5-hour workweek

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Hybrid | 2–3 days per week in-office in New York

Billable Requirement: 1,600 annual billable hours

Candidate Profile

To align with client expectations, applicants should closely meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of six (6) years of litigation paralegal experience within a specific practice area of law

• Demonstrated career progression, tenure, and stability

• Bluebooking and cite-checking experience required

• Electronic filing experience required

• Conflicts experience required

• Experience supporting all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, strongly preferred

• Prior experience within a large law firm environment preferred

This search is focused on candidates possessing meaningful litigation experience, technical competencies, and demonstrated career progression within sophisticated legal environments.

Candidates whose backgrounds most closely align with the qualifications outlined above will receive priority consideration.

Application Process

Candidates whose backgrounds closely align with the qualifications outlined above are encouraged to express interest confidentially. For immediate consideration, please email the following directly to ana@permanentplacements.com:

• Current resume

• Brief statement of interest outlining your background and interest in the opportunity

• Compensation expectations

• Current notice period or availability

Permanent Placements partners with leading law firms nationwide and provides strategic career guidance throughout the process. Qualified candidates may receive assistance with career counseling, positioning, resume refinement, and LinkedIn optimization prior to formal presentation to the client.

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