Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (3–5 Years Experience)

Firm: Anderson Law Location: New York, NY (Hybrid / Regular In-Office Presence) Practice Areas: Real Estate Litigation, Landlord/Tenant, Condo/Co-op, & Commercial Litigation

About Anderson Law

Anderson Law is a premier New York City litigation firm specializing in the intricate legal landscape of NYC real estate. Our team handles high-stakes commercial disputes, residential landlord/tenant matters, and complex representation for condominium and cooperative boards. We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, efficiency, and deep local expertise.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our New York office. This position is in person with some work from home available, though the successful candidate should expect to be in the office regularly to collaborate with the team and meet the needs of our active litigation docket. Future flexibility to work from home—or a transition to more consistent in-office work—will be determined by the team's needs and candidate performance.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Case Management: Drive the litigation process for a diverse portfolio of real estate and commercial cases from inception through trial or settlement.

Drafting & Filing: Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery demands/responses. Mastery of NYSCEF e-filing and NYC local court rules is essential.

Landlord/Tenant Focus: Strong preference for candidates experienced in New York L&T law, including the preparation of predicate notices and managing Housing Court procedures.

Discovery & Trial Prep: Coordinate document productions, manage subpoenas, organize trial exhibits, and assemble witness binders.

Communication: Act as a professional liaison between attorneys, clients, process servers, and court personnel.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation-specific experience in a law firm setting (3–5 years preferred).

NYC Expertise: Direct experience with New York Landlord & Tenant law and Housing Court is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite and legal research tools. Experience working within a PEO-managed environment is a plus.

Professionalism: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced NYC litigation environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with experience).

Health & Wellness: Firm contribution toward Health Insurance; Vision and Dental care available.

Retirement: 401(k) plan available (no employer match).

Structure: Anderson Law utilizes a PEO for streamlined HR and benefits administration.

Work Structure: Hybrid flexibility with the expectation of regular in-office presence at our Manhattan office.