About this role
Litigation Paralegals – Multiple Specialties & Firms Available
Location: Long Island, NY (Melville, Garden City, Mineola & Surrounding Areas)
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire & Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate / Salary: $30.00 – $45.00+ / hour ($65,000 – $95,000+ DOE)
Job Overview
Top-rated law firms across Long Island are actively seeking experienced Litigation Paralegals to join their growing legal teams. We currently have multiple immediate openings across several core practice areas. Whether your background is in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Commercial Disputes, or Insurance Defense, we have positions tailored to your specific expertise and career goals.
Practice Areas & Roles We Are Hiring For
Personal Injury (Plaintiff & Defense): Managing motor vehicle, slip-and-fall, and municipal claims from inception through trial preparation.
Civil & Commercial Litigation: Drafting pleadings, handling complex electronic discovery (e-Discovery), motions, and federal/state court filings.
Insurance Defense & Medical Malpractice: Reviewing medical records, coordinating depositions, preparing expert witness files, and drafting bills of particulars.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management: Maintain, organize, and manage litigation files from initial intake through settlement or trial.
Pleadings & Discovery: Draft SUM/Complaints, Answers, Discovery Demands/Responses, Subpoenas, and Motion papers.
Court Filings: Prepare and submit electronic court filings via NYSCEF and federal ECF systems.
Trial Preparation: Organize trial exhibits, prepare trial binders, subpoena witnesses, and assist attorneys with pre-trial motions and calendar calls.
Client & Court Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, and court clerks.
Key Requirements
Experience: 3–7+ years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience in New York State or Federal courts.
Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with NYSCEF/ECF electronic filing, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal practice management software (e.g., TrialWorks, SmartAdvocate, Clio, or similar).
Skills: Strong understanding of New York CPLR rules, court deadlines, and discovery timelines.
Education: Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies is preferred (equivalent hands-on law firm experience welcomed).
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $65,000.00 - $95,000.00