Litigation and Safety Paralegal Lead

Snap; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid parental leave

comprehensive medical coverage

emotional and mental health support

long-term equity potential

RSU eligibility

Job summary

Snap Inc is seeking an experienced Paralegal Lead to join the Litigation and Safety team in an in-office role in Santa Monica, San Francisco, or New York. You will support complex disputes, manage case files, and help build scalable processes and playbooks while collaborating with internal teams and outside counsel.

The role emphasizes organization, analytical thinking, and strong communication abilities, with a preference for in-house tech company experience and proficiency in litigation tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years as a paralegal with significant litigation experience.
• In-house experience at a technology company is highly valued.
• Proficiency with technology databases, litigation management tools, and eDiscovery software.

Responsibilities

• Support Snap’s Litigation and Safety team on matters large and small.
• Manage disputes: case prep, fact investigation, witness contacts, dates, and documents.
• Organize and maintain litigation matter files and playbooks.
• Project manage cross-functional initiatives and operational matters.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams for regulatory and litigation needs.
• Assist with e-discovery working with managing attorneys and e-discovery team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Writing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Litigation management tools

Electronic discovery software

Legal databases

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

We’re looking for an experienced, multifaceted Paralegal Lead to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Legal team, you’ll play a key role on Snap’s Litigation and Safety team. Snap’s Legal team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. As a company, we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

This is an in-office role under our “Default Together” policy located in Santa Monica, San Francisco, or New York.

What you’ll do:

• Support Snap’s Litigation and Safety team on matters large and small
• Work with internal and external legal teams to manage all aspects of disputes, including case preparation, fact investigation, witness contacts, tracking and communication of case-related dates and information, tracker/database maintenance, discovery/eDiscovery, and the review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence
• Play a critical role in team processes, organization, and knowledge management
• Effectively organize and maintain litigation matter files
• Project manage significant cross-functional initiatives and operational matters
• Effectively research and summarize factual and statistical data
• Work with cross-functional partners to gather, organize and maintain information necessary to support Snap’s litigation and regulatory response needs
• Implement processes and organization using company systems
• Build and manage playbooks
• Take an active role in e-discovery, working closely with the managing attorney(s) and e-discovery team
• Collaborate with Legal Operations team
• Handle projects resourcefully, both operating independently and also at the direction of or in collaboration with the managing attorney(s)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and writing skills
• Excellent legal and business judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Ability to drive collaboration and share knowledge and expertise cross-functionally with internal stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly by being resourceful and able to work cross-functionally with stakeholders to complete tasks and resolve issues
• Ability to prioritize projects effectively and communicate and manage expectations for deliverables with managing attorneys and cross-functional partners
• Attention to detail and follow through with a team attitude that no job is too big or too small

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• 8+ years as a paralegal with significant litigation experience
• In-house experience, especially at a technology company, is highly valued
• Solid proficiency with technology databases, litigation management tools, and electronic discovery software
• As applicable, compliance with professional requirements (e.g., Cal. B&P Code Sec. 6450)

“Default Together” Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits:

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

• paid parental leave
• comprehensive medical coverage
• emotional and mental health support programs
• compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $142,000-$214,000 annually.

Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$203,000 annually.

Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $121,000-$182,000 annually.

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