Gainor Staffing
A top litigation firm in NYC is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal to join the team. This position requires excellent proofreading skills.
Who You Are
You have a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience proofreading documents at a law firm, non-profit, or similar professional services environment
Exceptional proofreading and document review skills with a sharp eye for accuracy and compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, PACER, and Relativity is a plus
What You’ll Do
Proofread, prepare, and e-file legal documents in federal and state courts with precision
Draft administrative filings such as notices of appearance, letter motions, and declarations
Organize and maintain case files and discovery materials
Manage litigation calendars and calculate deadlines based on court rules
Conduct factual and legal research and summarize court dockets
Support hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including coordinating with vendors
What Success Looks Like
Legal documents are error‑free, properly formatted, and filed on time
Case files and discovery materials are organized and easily accessible for attorneys
Litigation calendars are maintained without missed deadlines
Research and docket summaries provide clear, actionable insights for the legal team
Hearings and trials run smoothly with all logistical details handled effectively
Salary Range:
$65,000 – 75,000 annually, based on experience
Location:
New York, NY – Hybrid
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Who You Are
You have a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience proofreading documents at a law firm, non-profit, or similar professional services environment
Exceptional proofreading and document review skills with a sharp eye for accuracy and compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, PACER, and Relativity is a plus
What You’ll Do
Proofread, prepare, and e-file legal documents in federal and state courts with precision
Draft administrative filings such as notices of appearance, letter motions, and declarations
Organize and maintain case files and discovery materials
Manage litigation calendars and calculate deadlines based on court rules
Conduct factual and legal research and summarize court dockets
Support hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including coordinating with vendors
What Success Looks Like
Legal documents are error‑free, properly formatted, and filed on time
Case files and discovery materials are organized and easily accessible for attorneys
Litigation calendars are maintained without missed deadlines
Research and docket summaries provide clear, actionable insights for the legal team
Hearings and trials run smoothly with all logistical details handled effectively
Salary Range:
$65,000 – 75,000 annually, based on experience
Location:
New York, NY – Hybrid
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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