Paralegal – Litigation

Mayer Brown

. Digest and summarize depositions, hearing/trial transcripts, interrogatories, and pleadings .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, including drafting, proofreading, and citation compliance, while effectively managing case documentation and supporting trial activities. Proficient in legal research and utilizing various legal databases to compile and analyze information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationLegal ResearchMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to DetailStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting SubpoenasFact-CheckingCite-CheckingStatistical ResearchDocument ReviewBates-StampingIndexingPreparing Trial NotebooksOrganizing ExhibitsDocument Searches

Soft Skills

Strong Customer Service SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureOrganizational SkillsSelf-Starter InitiativeTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookRelativityPACERLexisWestlawConcordanceBest Authority

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateNotary Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal ResearchTrial PreparationDocument ProductionConfidentialityCourt Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Digest and summarize depositions, hearing/trial transcripts, interrogatories, and pleadings
Draft basic documents including subpoenas, declarations/affidavits, and pro hac applications
Fact-check briefs, pleadings, expert reports, pitch materials, presentations, articles, and white papers
Cite-check, Shepardize, conform authorities to Bluebook or applicable jurisdictional citation forms, and proofread documents
Prepare, proofread, and edit tables of authorities and tables of contents
Perform statistical, factual, and legal research using internet and library resources; compile data into charts and summaries
Organize and produce case documents, including Bates-stamping, redacting, photocopying, indexing, and file maintenance
Review and analyze documents for production under attorney guidance; categorize documents, prepare chronologies, create charts, perform calculations, and review transcripts
Prepare for and assist during depositions, including gathering documents, organizing exhibits, preparing binders, taking notes, and coordinating vendors
Assist with motions by gathering documents, proofreading, assembling exhibits, and indexing documents
Assist with appeals by assembling records, indexing cases, and liaising with appellate printers
Support pretrial activities, filings, trial notebooks, exhibits, charts/graphs, trial technology, court reporters, and vendors
Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations; monitor evidence, witnesses, visual aids, testimony notes, exhibits, and trial transcripts
Conduct document searches using PACER, CourtLink, Relativity, internet, library resources, and other databases
Liaise with internal departments, outside agencies, vendors, outside counsel, and clients
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate preferred
Notary Certification preferred
1-3 years of professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of Concordance, Livenote, Relativity, Case Map, Kroll, Best Authority, Clearwell, Pacer, Lexis and Westlaw
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support demanding needs
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills and ability to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
May require occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
May require travel to other offices as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Back-up childcare and eldercare
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans