Litigation Paralegal

SIVAD Consulting

. Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and court papers via NYSCEF and ECF/PACER in New York state and federal courts .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including preparation and filing of court documents, cite-checking, and managing discovery materials. Proficient in utilizing legal research tools and managing multiple cases under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation Paralegal ExperienceNYSCEF FilingECF/PACER FilingCite-Checking SkillsProficiency with Westlaw

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportCite-CheckingDocument OrganizationDeadline ManagementTrial Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

WestlawLexisAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Commercial LitigationNew York Court ProceduresDiscovery MaterialsCourt PapersMotion Packages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and court papers via NYSCEF and ECF/PACER in New York state and federal courts
Cite-check and proof briefs, build tables of contents and authorities, and assemble filing-ready motion packages
Track deadlines, court calendars, and conferences across multiple active matters
Organize discovery materials including document productions, deposition binders, and transcripts
Help prepare for depositions, hearings, and trial
Work directly with litigation partners on a high-volume commercial litigation docket

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of litigation paralegal experience at a New York law firm, preferably on commercial litigation matters
Hands-on experience with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER filing and New York court procedures
Strong cite-checking skills (Bluebook) with meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency with Westlaw or Lexis, Adobe Acrobat (hyperlinking/bookmarking), and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and perform under deadline pressure
Ability to work in the Midtown Manhattan office Monday to Thursday