Senior Paralegal

Overview

Zwillinger Wulkan is a respected litigation firm known for our commitment to excellence, strategic advocacy, and results-driven legal representation. Our practice covers a wide range of litigation areas, including civil, commercial, and complex litigation. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our team.

As a senior paralegal, you will be responsible for a variety of assignments, such as state and federal court filings, docketing, drafting pleadings and discovery, reviewing productions, preparing correspondence to clients and third-parties, word processing, and other paralegal support tasks. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-volume caseload while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Annual Salary: $75,000+ depending on experience

• 5+ year of experience;
• Familiar with project management strategies;
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
• High level of discretion and confidentiality;
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels;
• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus;
• Thorough knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office.
• Advanced knowledge of legal software programs such as CLIO, Open Discovery, and Trial Director.

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including case intake, discovery, trial preparation, and appeals
• Draft legal documents such as complaints, subpoenas, motions, and discovery requests/responses
• Manage document production, including organizing and analyzing large volumes of documents
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Maintain litigation calendars and track important deadlines
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness lists
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case materials
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts

• Civil Litigation: 5 years (Required)
• Appellate: 2 years (Preferred)

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• In person or hybrid
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuing education and CLE support
• Opportunities for career advancement within the firm