Russell Tobin ยท 5 days ago
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
New Hyde Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expRussell Tobin is a well-established, full-service law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support their Commercial Litigation Department. The role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters, including document management, drafting legal documents, and coordinating court appearances.
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Hiring Manager
Charlotte Greene
Responsibilities
Gather, organize, summarize, and index large volumes of documents and prepare detailed chronologies for fact- and document-heavy cases
Draft correspondence, routine pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses in accordance with court rules and judicial procedures
Prepare, maintain, and manage hearing and trial materials, including hard copy and electronic (PDF) document binders
Liaise directly with clients and third parties regarding document collection, organization, and management
Maintain accurate case files, shared drives, and physical files with key documents and updates
Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and court appearances
Manage attorney calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings
Take and route phone calls and messages for multiple attorneys
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in commercial litigation
Experience drafting legal documents, including discovery demands, PC requests, RJIs, motions, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment papers
Proficiency in formatting briefs and preparing exhibit books
Experience with OCR processing of documents
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, including NYSCEF and Federal ECF e-filing systems
Proven ability to track court dates, deadlines, and litigation calendars
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload
Preferred
Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
Strong client service orientation and problem-solving abilities
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate attorney needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, Westlaw, ProLaw, and timekeeping applications
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with attorneys and staff at all levels
Benefits
401(k)
FULLY PAID Medical
FULLY PAID Dental
FULLY PAID Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Additional firm benefits
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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