Junior Paralegal – Litigation Support

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite minimum)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Type: Contract

Department: Legal – Litigation Support

Job Summary

We are seeking a Calendar Clerk / Litigation Support Clerk to support a busy legal team handling insurance defense and litigation matters. This role will focus on calendaring, data entry, e-filing, and administrative litigation support, working closely with paralegals and attorneys to ensure accuracy, compliance with court deadlines, and smooth case operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with law firm or litigation support experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and manage legal calendars, including court deadlines, filings, and case-related milestones
Perform e-filing of legal documents via NYSCEF, PACER, and other court systems
Support attorneys and paralegals with data entry, document organization, and case maintenance
Assist with preparation and processing of litigation-related documents
Update and maintain electronic case files and document repositories
Coordinate with legal team members to ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met
Provide general litigation administrative support as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Prior experience in a law firm or legal department in a clerical, calendar, or litigation support role
Strong calendaring experience with knowledge of court deadlines and procedures
E-filing experience is required (NYSCEF, PACER, or similar systems)
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Comfortable with data entry and document management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice to Have / Plus Skills

Exposure to EBTs, motions, or other litigation filings
Familiarity with insurance defense or litigation environments
Experience working alongside paralegals and attorneys on active cases

Soft Skills

Strong written and verbal communication
Reliability and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Team-oriented with a proactive, supportive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent legal experience

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