Paralegal

Clyde & Co US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Referral Rewards

Performance Bonuses

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Career Development: Regional andGlobal

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly motivated paralegal with 3-5 years of litigation experience to support our Trial and Defense team in New York. You will draft and file documents, manage deadlines, and assist with depositions and privilege logs.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, experience with e-filing in multiple jurisdictions, and proficiency in Word, Outlook, LexisNexis, Westlaw and iManage. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, asbestos exposure a plus.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
• Prior trial support experience is advantageous and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Draft and send documents to clients, counsel, and courts (correspondence, notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, discovery).
• File and serve documents; manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain a busy caseload and assist with document review and organization.
• Prepare privilege logs and assist with depositions and digest transcripts.
• Case maintenance: organize files, review court dockets, coordinate witness interviews.

Skills

Litigation experience

Asbestos experience

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

E-filing knowledge

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

LexisNexis

Westlaw

iManage

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated Paralegal with 3-5 years of experience to assist our Trial and Defense team.

What you'll do:

• Drafting and sending assorted documents to clients, counsel and courts as needed, such as correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, and discovery
• Filing and service of all documents
• Managing case deadlines across multiple cases filed in different jurisdictions
• Maintain a very busy caseload
• Assisting in document review and organization
• Preparing privilege logs
• Assisting with depositions and digesting deposition transcripts
• Case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
• Reviewing court dockets
• Assisting with witness interviews and communications
• Coordinating expert retention and medical defenses
• Calendar maintenance

We're looking for someone who:

• 3-5 years litigation experience, asbestos litigation a plus
• Strong Organization, oral and written communication, and analytical skills
• Prior trial support experience is advantageous
• Ability to learn quickly and function in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced with e-filing and e-service in multiple jurisdictions
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
• Experienced with a variety of computer applications and internet programs: Microsoft Word, Outlook, LexisNexis, Westlaw, iManage

Why join us?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off - Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Performance Bonuses
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program - Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage - Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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