Litigation Paralegal-Securities

Considine Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO

401k plans

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Considine Search is seeking a proactive Paralegal for their Securities Litigation Department in New York. The role demands extensive research, proofreading, and document preparation. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $95,000, with additional overtime and benefits including medical and dental plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a law firm's litigation department.
• Experience with e-filing in federal courts is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research using various databases.
• Proofread and cite-check legal documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents in a timely manner.
• Organize and maintain case and reference files.
• Prepare for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER

Proofreading

Cite-checking and Bluebooking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

iTimeKeep

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Team & Role

Firm seeks a proactive and experienced Paralegal to work with our Securities Litigation Department in their New York office. The Paralegal, who will report to the Managing Director of Paralegals, will work directly with our attorneys and other staff members to prepare for upcoming and ongoing cases to help reach the common goal of successful case outcomes. Specifically, the Paralegal will assist with conducting research, proofreading, cite‑checking, bluebooking, and filing of court documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems
• Proofread and cite‑check/fact‑check briefs, complaints, and other documents
• Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
• Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
• Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside counsel and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.)
• Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, plus 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (securities litigation experience is a plus, as is Class Action experience)
• Experience with e‑filing or assisting in e‑filing in federal district courts
• Solid experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and other court and news‑related sources
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask, handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Strong word processing and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
• Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours (i.e. beginning early or staying late, separate from overtime), if business needs require

Work Environment

• This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position based in New York, NY
• This is a hybrid role typically 3 days in‑office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work‑from‑home
• Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
• Firm values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA
• All employees must be vaccinated and boosted

Compensation and Benefits

• Firm provides medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k, and more
• Salary range: $70,000.00-$95,000.00, plus overtime and bonus