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About the Role
We are seeking an organized, proactive Paralegal with 2+ years of litigation experience to support our Midtown Manhattan litigation practice. In this role, you will work directly with partners and associates on complex state and federal cases from inception through trial or resolution.
Responsibilities
- Manage physical and electronic case files, pleadings, and discovery logs across state and federal jurisdictions.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and responding to discovery requests.
- Manage e-discovery tools, document reviews, and bates-stamping.
- Prepare, proofread, format, and electronically file legal documents in New York State Courts (NYSCEF) and Federal Courts (SDNY/EDNY ECF).
- Summarize deposition transcripts, prepare witness packs, organize exhibit binders, and assemble trial notebooks.
- Handle trial logistics.
- Monitor court deadlines and maintain case calendars.
- Schedule depositions and coordinate court reporting and videography services.
- Perform basic legal research, public records searches, and background checks.
- Conduct factual research supporting motions and pleadings.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or product liability.
- New York state and federal court experience required.
- Proficiency in NYSCEF and SDNY/EDNY ECF electronic filing procedures and local court rules.
- Experience with legal case management software, e-discovery platforms, document management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- High attention to detail.
- Strong legal drafting and proofreading skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks under tight court deadlines.
Skills
- Litigation
- Case Management
- Discovery Management
- E-discovery
- Document Review
- Legal Document Preparation
- Electronic Filing
- Deposition Preparation
- Trial Preparation
- Docketing
- Legal Research
- Fact Investigation
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Midtown Manhattan, NY
Work Type
- On-Site
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 – $80,000/year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Firm holidays
- Professional development support
About the Company
- Biedermann Hoenig Semprevivo is a firm with a litigation practice in Midtown Manhattan.