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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 1 month ago

Litigation Paralegal – Summer 2026 Start

US-NY-New York

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a global leader in the legal profession, operating as a single, integrated global partnership. They are seeking full-time Litigation Paralegals to provide broad support to their litigation practice area, assisting with various legal matters and gaining valuable experience in the field.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of document management, including timely and accurate maintenance of case files pursuant to the firm’s document retention policy

Supporting lawyers with preparation of court pleadings and filings, including, but not limited to, proofreading, cite-checking, bluebooking, and shepardizing documents

Collaborating with Discovery Group lawyers on all aspects of discovery and trial preparation, including, but not limited to, coding documents; creating and maintaining document databases; creating and maintaining document logs; document production; deposition management and support; preparing witness binders, trial exhibits, and trial notebooks

Facilitating and providing on-site support for depositions, hearings, and trials

Performing Lexis, Westlaw, internet, factual research, and site visits

Translating foreign language documents and serving as interpreters for clients and/or lawyers, subject to ability

Qualification

Document managementLegal researchMicrosoft OfficeForeign language skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA)

Interest in the field of law

Proactive approach and eagerness to learn

Ability to work effectively on their own initiative and in collaboration with others

Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills

Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver results, and maintain quality while working under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong research skills

Demonstrated proficiency and experience with a broad range of computer software, especially Microsoft Office programs (advanced skill levels in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

Must be willing to make a two-year commitment to the position

Preferred

Foreign language skills (especially Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian or Mandarin) are a plus

Benefits

Health care benefits

Company

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.clearygottlieb.com

H1B Sponsorship

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