Orion Placement · 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal – Complex Litigation - NY
Orion Placement is a nationally recognized complex litigation boutique seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves supporting attorneys in complex litigation cases, managing case files, and conducting legal research, while building elite litigation skills in a collaborative environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Support attorneys with all phases of complex litigation and case management
Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, schedule meetings, and coordinate depositions and hearings
Draft, format, proofread, and cite-check legal documents including briefs, pleadings, discovery, and exhibits using Bluebook or similar citation standards
Conduct factual investigations and basic legal research using tools like Westlaw
Prepare deposition and trial materials, including witness binders and exhibit sets
Assist with discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, productions, and review projects
Handle filing and service of legal documents in federal and state courts, including electronic filings and filings under seal
Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and hard copy, and help ensure smooth workflow across case teams
Qualification
Required
hands-on litigation paralegal experience
strong federal e-filing skills
experience supporting complex cases
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal supporting multiple attorneys and cases
Demonstrated experience with federal and state e-filing (PACER/ECF)
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and timekeeping software
Familiarity with litigation document management and database tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
Willingness to work overtime (evenings and weekends) when needed for filings or trial schedules
Professional attitude, reliability, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance