Paralegal

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced General Liability Defense Paralegal to join its New York City team and work alongside accomplished defense attorneys handling a diverse portfolio of active litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal who wants to play an integral role in the litigation process, from initial case development and discovery through depositions, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation. You will work closely with attorneys on substantive case-related assignments, helping manage complex litigation matters and ensuring cases progress efficiently toward resolution.

Our paralegals are valued members of the litigation team, with meaningful responsibilities and opportunities to take ownership of assignments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing a flexible mix of in-office and remote work.

What You’ll Do

As a General Liability Defense Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling general liability defense matters throughout the life cycle of a case.

Litigation & Case Management

- Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, notices, correspondence, settlement documents, and other legal materials for attorney review.
- Coordinate all aspects of discovery, including document collection, review, organization, production, and tracking of outstanding discovery requests.
- Review and organize medical records, incident reports, photographs, contracts, employment records, and other case-related documents.
- Assist attorneys with factual investigations, case evaluations, and preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Prepare deposition summaries and chronologies, and organize key case facts and evidence.
- Draft and issue subpoenas for records and depositions, monitor responses, and coordinate with third-party record providers.
- Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, court personnel, expert witnesses, medical providers, and outside vendors.
- Assist with identifying, retaining, and coordinating expert witnesses and organizing expert-related materials.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic and physical case files, document indexes, and litigation databases.
- Manage calendars and docketing systems to track court deadlines, discovery schedules, depositions, and other critical dates.
- Support e-discovery processes and maintain organized electronic records using document management and litigation support platforms.
- Assist with settlement preparation, including organizing supporting documentation and maintaining settlement-related records.
- Track billable time and maintain accurate time entries in accordance with firm procedures.
- Perform legal research and other substantive litigation support tasks as requested by attorneys.

Trial Preparation & Litigation Support

- Assist attorneys with preparing cases for trial, hearings, depositions, and other litigation proceedings.
- Organize exhibits, deposition transcripts, medical records, demonstrative materials, and other evidence.
- Prepare and maintain trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and other case materials.
- Coordinate the collection and organization of documents and information needed for trial preparation.
- Support attorneys with pretrial submissions, witness preparation materials, and trial-related logistics.
- Manage time-sensitive assignments and help ensure that case materials are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
- Collaborate with attorneys and other litigation team members to keep matters organized and moving forward efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a dependable and resourceful paralegal who has a strong foundation in litigation support, understands the demands of a defense practice, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment .
- Experience supporting attorneys with litigation matters, including discovery, document management, case organization, and litigation deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with electronic document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and litigation databases.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in general liability defense, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, or other civil defense litigation.
- Experience assisting with medical records review, deposition preparation, discovery responses, and case chronologies.
- Familiarity with New York state and federal court procedures and litigation practices.
- Experience with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.
- Experience supporting attorneys with trial preparation and trial-related assignments.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent relevant training.

Why Join Segal McCambridge?

At Segal McCambridge, you will work alongside experienced litigation attorneys in a collaborative environment where paralegals make meaningful contributions to the success of the team.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your litigation experience, take ownership of substantive assignments, and develop your skills across all stages of general liability defense matters. You will be part of a team that values initiative, professionalism, accuracy, and effective collaboration.

The position offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$90,000 , a hybrid work arrangement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount and referral programs

About Segal McCambridge

Segal McCambridge is a national litigation firm with a longstanding reputation for representing clients in complex disputes and providing sophisticated defense counsel. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-attorney practice in Chicago into a national firm with offices across the United States, including New York City.

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, corporations, insurers, and individuals in a broad range of litigation matters, including construction, employment, environmental, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, transportation, and other complex disputes.

At Segal McCambridge, you will join a team committed to delivering high-quality legal representation and working collaboratively to achieve effective outcomes for clients.