Overview
Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Garden City, NY at Henderson Scott US
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Henderson Scott US
Location: Garden City, NY
Title: Commercial & Civil Litigation Paralegal
Location: Garden City, Long Island
Compensation: 70,000 – 110,000 + Bonus
Overview
Our law firm client in Garden City, Long Island is seeking an experienced Commercial/Civil Litigation Paralegal. This role supports attorneys handling complex commercial and civil litigation matters and requires a strong command of litigation procedures, discovery practice, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing high-volume matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys from case inception through trial and post-judgment enforcement;
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and enforcement filings;
- Assist with all phases of discovery, including document review, production, and preparation of privilege logs;
- Prepare and file court documents in State and Federal courts (NYSCEF and PACER), ensuring compliance with court rules and individual judge practices;
- Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other tools;
- Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, including preparation of exhibits and witness materials;
- Lead trial preparation efforts, including exhibit management, trial binders, deposition designations, and coordination of trial logistics;
- Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings and deliverables;
- Organize and maintain complex case files, including large-scale document productions and correspondence; and
- Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred;
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in State and Federal courts;
- Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools and document review platforms;
- Proficiency with NYSCEF, PACER, and litigation support technology;
- Strong working knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation workflows;
- Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage or similar); and
- Experience using Westlaw and Lexis for legal research.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge and experience with e-Discovery platforms (such as, Relativity and Everlaw), collection of ESI, E-Discovery database management, and communicating with vendors is a plus but not required.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple complex cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate attorney needs;
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within litigation teams; and high level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential matters.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation;
- Foreclosures;
- Bankruptcy;
- Landlord/Tenant;
- Judgment Enforcement;
- UCC Filings; and
- Receiverships.
Desired Skills and Experience
e-discovery training, database creation, data and document intake, search term development, culling, document review, indexing, tagging, coding, and document searching.
