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associates to join its Insolvency & Restructuring practice at its NYC midtown office in a hybrid setting. The Restructuring & Bankruptcy Paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in complex Chapter 11 reorgan…
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Paralegal jobs in New York, NY
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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Job Details: Patent Paralegal Responsibilities: - Support attorneys through all phases of patent and complex commercial litigation - Manage case files, litigation databases, eDiscovery, and document collections - Conduct…
$86k - $107.5k
that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. The Trademark Paralegal is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of trademark assets, from initial clearanc…
week. The NYCLU’s Legal department is comprised of seventeen lawyers, a director of legal operations, an investigator, two paralegals, a data research analyst, and a legal assistant. Legal Department staff work on a wide…
$70k - $120k
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our New York office as part of a dedicated client team managing the nationwide asbestos defense docket for one of the firm's larg…
$115k - $125k
spans product design and development, engineering and data science, business development, marketing, legal, finance, and more. Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager We are seeking an experienced paralegal and legal oper…
$87.5k - $120k
Senior Paralegal At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, comple…
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a paralegal with 3-5 years of experience. The primary practice areas that this position will support include, but are not limited to, insurance defense, toxic tort, premise liabilit…
$67.79k - $72.44k
impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year. Job description : NYLAG seeks a highly motivated, full‐time, permanent paralegal / intake specialist to serve as the point person for all referrals, both external an…
$100k - $130k
Job Details: Senior Paralegal- Antitrust 100-130K, Hybrid Liberty Personnel is partnered with a Global Law Firm seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to their Antitrust Practice Group. Responsibilities: Assist attorney…
$65k - $90k
We are supporting our client on a search for a Paralegal who will be a true partner to a busy team of attorneys. This is a high-trust seat with real ownership, exposure to high-stakes matters, and a clear path to senior…
$59k - $118k
Description: Perkins Coie LLP’s nationally recognized Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will, under supervision, assist lawyers and clien…
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What paralegals earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$35 | $55k–$73k |
| Mid level | $34–$44 | $70k–$92k |
| Senior | $42–$57 | $87k–$119k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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