Senior Paralegal, Litigation

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Litigation paralegal responsible for case support and maintenance at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Prepares filings, organizes documents, and assists attorneys for trials and depositions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case maintenance and support, with strong capabilities in preparing legal documents and assisting attorneys in litigation processes. Proficient in managing case files and utilizing office tools effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceParalegal CertificateDocument ManagementMS Office ProficiencyCase Support

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Hard Skills

Case MaintenanceLegal Document PreparationCourt FilingsDeposition PreparationTrial Support

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeOutlookWordExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

LitigationState CourtsFederal CourtsLegal CorrespondenceCase Files

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for general case maintenance and case support
Prepares motion papers, court filings, and correspondence
Organize, review and maintain documents and case files
Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions, trials and arbitrations
Overtime and travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts (required)
Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other office tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package