Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in litigation case support, including document management, electronic filing, and preparation of legal documents. Proficient in utilizing legal research tools and maintaining accurate case records while providing mentorship to junior paralegals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation ExperienceDocument Management SystemsLegal Research ToolsParalegal CertificateMS Office Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain cases and provide general litigation case support
  • Work directly with attorneys, clerks, and firm support departments
  • Oversee case projects
  • Prepare motion papers, court filings, and correspondence
  • Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files
  • Compile documents for ECF filings
  • Conduct electronic document reviews and searches of production databases
  • Apply Bates and confidentiality stamps in Adobe Acrobat
  • Deliver electronic media and cover letters and track production-material deliveries
  • Assemble exhibits and relevant documents for depositions, trials, and arbitrations
  • Reserve conference rooms and in-house services
  • Arrange court reporter and videographer services for on-site depositions
  • Maintain electronic deposition records, videos, and hard-copy original and certified transcripts
  • Review transcripts and videos for errata
  • Draft TOA/TOC
  • Assist with additional case-related projects
  • Assist with training and mentoring entry-level paralegals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program (preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts (required)
  • Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications
  • Online research using LexisNexis/Westlaw, PACER, and CM/ECF
  • Knowledge of cite-checking/Bluebook
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of document review software and document management systems
  • Overtime and travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills
Litigation SupportDocument ReviewECF FilingsBates StampingCite-CheckingMotion PreparationTranscript ReviewTimekeeping ApplicationsExpense ReportingOnline Research
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsMentoringCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
LexisNexisWestlawPACERCM/ECFAdobe Acrobat
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeParalegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
State and Federal Trial CourtsLitigationDepositionsArbitrationsCourt Filings