Description

Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC is a boutique international law firm with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and the United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on complex cross-border litigation, international arbitration, regulatory compliance, white-collar defense, and internal and government investigations. 

We are currently seeking a full-time litigation paralegal to join our team in either our New York City or Washington, D.C. office. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and growing international practice within a collegial and collaborative work environment. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with significant experience supporting litigation teams through all phases of case management. This role includes a broad range of substantive, case-related responsibilities, such as: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts standard procedural pleadings, including answers, proposed orders, and pro hac vice motions.
• Prepares initial drafts and responses to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Coordinates and prepares service of subpoenas; identifies and verifies registered agents to ensure proper service.
• Assists with deposition preparation by assembling notebooks, scheduling attorneys, expert witnesses, and parties; prepares and serves notices; coordinates with court reporters and videographers.
• Compiles and organizes witness files; ensures all relevant materials are gathered and provided to witnesses for review in advance of depositions.
• Indexes, summarizes, and organizes deposition transcripts.
• Files pleadings with federal and state courts, both electronically and in paper format; coordinates service copies.
• Prepares and transmits legal correspondence, filings, and client communications; follows up to confirm receipt and timely delivery.
• Conducts document review; prepares document productions and maintains detailed privilege logs.
• Organizes and manages client files within the firm’s document management system in accordance with firm protocols.
• Utilizes eDiscovery tools to manage and analyze relevant case documents.
• Supports trial preparation, including maintaining case calendars, organizing case files, and updating trial notebooks.
• Applies knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; efficiently locates and interprets local court rules and judges’ standing orders.
• Performs cite-checking and legal formatting using The Bluebook; conducts legal research via Westlaw.
• Provides general litigation support to attorneys; assists with additional tasks as needed to support firm and client needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Requirements

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, courts, and outside counsel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and proofreading skills; exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong time and project management skills; able to meet strict deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and proactive.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of electronic court filing (e-filing) procedures and platforms.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving tasks and technologies.
• Exercises sound judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Position is primarily in-office, with some flexibility for remote work.
• Flexibility to work overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels, including firm personnel and external vendors.

Compensation and Benefits

Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes performance-based bonuses and merit-based salary increases. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s comprehensive benefits program. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA); a 401(k) plan; and paid time off for vacation and sick leave.

Salary Range and Background Check Notice

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 (annualized, full-time)

The final salary offer will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Please note: Employers are generally prohibited from making unsolicited or neutral statements regarding criminal background checks prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. This includes statements referencing compliance with applicable laws protecting applicants with criminal histories, such as: “Applicants’ criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act.”

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence or business, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking or any other status protected by applicable law.