
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
NEW YORK, NY · HybridJob$80–105K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Cozen O'Connor is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal for its New York office. The role supports attorneys throughout litigation, including court filings, case and document management, discovery, research, subpoenas, trial preparation, and billing time entry. The firm offers a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates must have at least three years of paralegal experience and an associate's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
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Job Description The New York office of Cozen O'Connor is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This Paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software) Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions Perform factual research and investigation Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court) Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed) Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive Qualifications A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience An Associate's degree and/or paralegal certificate required Experience handling Commercial litigation as well as trial experience is preferred Ability to manage confidential information with discretion Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills Track record of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location. About Us Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Established in 1970, Cozen O'Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O'Connor services its clients' needs through 35 offices across two continents. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be. Cozen O'Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the fi m, a
How this job compares
Set against the 1,003 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–105K/yr
- New York median$65–82K/yr63 salary ranges
- US median$75–110K/yr451 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $93K, is 23% above the New York median midpoint ($75K) — in the middle half of Paralegal salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 112 open Paralegal jobs in New York and 1,003 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (760 postings).
- Education
- 243 of the 1,003 open Paralegal jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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