New York - Senior Litigation Paralegal

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up.

You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand.

You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations.

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Position summary

The Senior Litigation Paralegal assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, from discovery through trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals. This position independently manages cases while working under the general supervision of attorneys and serves as the lead paralegal on assigned matters from inception through appeal. The Senior Litigation Paralegal may also oversee and coordinate the work of paralegals, project assistants, and other support staff as necessary.

Position responsibilities

• Adhere to all ethical requirements and standards established by applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Perform all aspects of litigation case management, including file management, discovery support, and trial preparation activities.
• Maintain case calendaring systems to track filings, deadlines, and the timely distribution of information.
• Lead discovery efforts and provide witness preparation support.
• Manage document collection, organization, review, and production processes for both hard-copy and electronic materials.
• Collect materials from clients, opposing parties, third parties, experts, and other sources, including electronic data and physical evidence.
• Maintain chain of custody documentation and coordinate document productions in multiple formats, including native files.
• Assist with Bates numbering, substantive document indexing, and other discovery-related tasks.
• Prepare for depositions by conducting database searches, compiling relevant documents, preparing witness files, organizing exhibits, and maintaining deposition transcripts.
• Assist with the preparation, proofreading, cite-checking, filing, and management of briefs, appeals, and other legal documents, including preparation of appendices, exhibits, and tables of authorities.
• Prepare for and attend trial proceedings by organizing exhibits, preparing attorney work product, managing deposition designations, coordinating trial logistics, and assisting with direct and cross-examination materials.
• Manage and maintain litigation support applications, including Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, and third-party platforms, and recommend efficient technology solutions to attorneys.
• Apply advanced knowledge of litigation processes, legal procedures, and terminology to support matters from pretrial through appeal.
• Prepare a variety of legal and case-related documents, including privilege logs, correspondence, client reports, document indices, chronologies, binders, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of junior paralegals and support staff on large litigation matters, investigations, and arbitration proceedings, as needed.
• Interact professionally with clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other external parties.
• Manage relationships with litigation support vendors, including e-discovery providers, court reporters, and trial support specialists.
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Utilize PACER and other federal and state court e-filing systems in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while working independently and collaboratively.
• Foster positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, peers, and support staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive firm and client information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.