Litigation Paralegal – Plaintiff Civil Rights Litigation (Part-Time, Hybrid)
About the Firm
Cody Warner, P.C. is a New York City law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of people accused of crimes and those harmed by police misconduct.
Our firm actively litigates police misconduct claims in federal and state courts. Typical lawsuits include claims against NYPD officers and the City of New York for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and excessive force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and New York state law.
We are looking for a compassionate and organized Litigation Paralegal to help move litigation forward.
Position Summary
The Litigation Paralegal will assist the attorney during all stages of the case, from pre-litigation all the way through trial.
The successful candidate will become the firm's primary coordinator for medical records, discovery responses, document organization, and litigation support.
The goal of this position is to ensure that every case moves efficiently through discovery while allowing the attorney to focus on depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and litigation strategy.
The Litigation Paralegal will be expected to work 15-25 hours per week. Although the position is hybrid, it is primarily a remote-based position. In-person work will be mostly limited to going to court to get records, in-court assistance during trial, and witness prep meetings. Although the Litigation Paralegal should live within the metropolitan New York City area to be available for such in-person work, approximately 90% of the work will be completed remotely.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with clients to gather necessary information and materials
- Retrieve court files
- Prepare and submit FOIL requests and track FOIL deadlines, responses, appeals, and follow‑ups
- Request, obtain, and review medical records
- Review discovery, including police body-worn camera footage, 911 calls, photographs, and other materials
- Prepare clear, organized chronologies and treatment summaries
- Draft case summaries
- Use firm templates and technology to draft legal filings, including notices of claim, pleadings, motions, discovery demands, subpoenas, chronologies, bill of particulars, and litigation correspondence
- Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
- Assist with trial preparation
Technology
The firm uses:
- Clio Manage
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Westlaw CoCounsel
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 years of civil litigation experience
- Experience with NYSCEF and/or ECF/PACER
- Experience with electronic case management systems (e.g., Clio)
- Experience preparing discovery responses
- Strong writing, organization, and communication skills
Preferred:
- Plaintiff litigation experience.
- Federal litigation experience.
- Experience with civil rights or personal injury litigation.
- Experience requesting and organizing medical records.
- Familiarity with New York practice.
Compensation
- $40 per hour, paid every two weeks
- Flexible work schedule
Application Instructions
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter describing your litigation experience and desire to work at Cody Warner, P.C.
- Two professional references
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004
