Civil Litigation Paralegal

Join Morrison Mahoney LLP as a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal in our New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and complex insurance defense matters, including Automobile Liability, Premises Liability, and Labor Law. If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and interested in litigation, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience.

Why Join Morrison Mahoney?

We are proud to be recognized as one of the premier litigation law firms in the Northeast. As a Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting top AV-rated attorneys and contributing to diverse and challenging cases. You'll sharpen your organizational, technical, and legal support skills while working in a collaborative environment that values both professional growth and personal development. Most importantly, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who are genuinely invested in your success.

A Day in the Life of a Paralegal

Your day begins with organizing and reviewing case files, ensuring everything is in place for attorneys to hit the ground running. You'll draft and process authorizations, manage discovery requests, and coordinate subpoenas. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate closely with attorneys to summarize depositions, analyze documents, and keep cases on track with deadlines. Your attention to detail, technical skills, and ability to manage competing priorities will help drive our success.

What Matters Most

To succeed in this role, you will need a robust set of skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, review, and maintain case files to support attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and process authorizations, manage discovery requests, and coordinate subpoenas.
• Prepare deposition summaries and assist attorneys with document review and analysis.
• Monitor case deadlines and assist attorneys in managing competing priorities.
• Perform PDF document management tasks, including Bates stamping, combining, and separating files, and editing PDFs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of litigation experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software; familiarity with document management systems, such as iManage, is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and collaborative demeanor.

Key Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Advocate
• Short + Long Term Disability Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels, and more
• Identity Theft Protection

Let's Connect!

If you're looking for a role where you can apply both your legal skills and your organizational expertise in a team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Be a part of Morrison Mahoney's long-standing tradition of excellence in litigation.