Legal Support, Litigation Paralegal (On-site in New York City)

We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegals to work on-site in New York City with our client, a leading global IT company. You would support attorneys across a variety of litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle discovery, case management, and general litigation support. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full discovery process, including drafting, reviewing, and responding to discovery requests, coordinating document productions, and maintaining privilege logs.
• Provide comprehensive litigation support including legal research, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and post-trial filings.
• Oversee matter and case management, including organizing case files, maintaining litigation calendars, and tracking deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure timely and accurate handling of litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize litigation records, filings, and correspondence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with demonstrated expertise in full-cycle discovery and case management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools; experience with litigation support software and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large law firm or in-house legal department supporting litigation and corporate legal matters.
• Familiarity with labor & employment (L&E) litigation and board governance processes a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing litigation databases, e-discovery platforms, and case tracking systems.

 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $80,000 and adjusted based on location and experience, plus a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.  

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.  

Learn more about working at Axiom. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applica