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Job Description
Real Estate Litigation Paralegal Location:
White Plains, NY – full-time onsite
Compensation:
$95,000 – $110,000 About this firm: Reputable law firm that has been in business for 50 years Strong ties to Westchester and Fairfield County They have built their reputation on ingenuity, thoughtfulness and insight The firm focuses on multiple types of law including: Corporate Law, Energy & Environment Law, Finance, Land Use, Zoning & Development, Litigation, Non-Profit Orgs, Real Estate Law, Telecommunications, Trusts, Estates & Elder Law, etc.
About the role:
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal to support the firm's Litigation Practice Group. The group handles a broad range of commercial and personal disputes, including real estate, zoning and land use, title, finance, corporate, business transaction, estate, and telecommunications-related matters. Assist attorneys with all phases of commercial real estate litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, arbitration, mediation, settlement, and appeals. Draft, revise, proofread, and organize litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, correspondence, motion exhibits, and closing binders. Manage case files, document databases, calendars, deadlines, and matter-related materials to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up. Coordinate and assist with e-discovery, document collection, review, production, and organization of electronically stored information. Prepare deposition, hearing, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate materials, including exhibit lists, witness files, trial binders, and electronic presentations. File and serve documents in federal and state courts and administrative forums, including electronic filing systems where applicable. Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, agencies, vendors, opposing counsel, and internal team members. Track court rules, procedural requirements, service deadlines, and case milestones across multiple matters.
Desired Qualifications:
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably with commercial real estate, title, land use, zoning, construction, landlord-tenant, or complex commercial disputes. Paralegal certification and/or a bachelor's degree. EB-7386439268
