Paralegal

clydeco; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Inclusive parental leave

Wellbeing benefit

Comprehensive health benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co in the United States seeks an experienced litigation support professional to manage a busy caseload and assist with all phases of litigation, from pre-trial through post-trial. You will draft pleadings, organize discovery, and help prepare privilege logs and deposition materials.

The role emphasizes meticulous document review, timely filing, and handling highly sensitive information while collaborating with counsel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with court websites and e-filing procedures.
• Well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in workload.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Willingness to learn new software.
• Intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload and support case management.
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases.
• Assist in document review, organization and production; prepare privilege logs.
• Assist with depositions and exhibit preparation; summarize deposition transcripts.
• Organize files and pleadings; manage discovery, correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Review court dockets and electronic filing notifications; monitor deadlines.
• Support counsel through pre-trial, trial and post-trial phases.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands/responses, trial lists and other litigation documents.
• Intake and organize voluminous document productions from clients and others.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written communication

Attention to detail

Court websites / eFiling

Organization / time management

Handling sensitive information

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Academic credentials

Learning new software

Intellectual curiosity

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases
• Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs
• Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts
• General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
• Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications;
• Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
• Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
• Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Litigation experience is preferred for this position;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
• Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
• Strong academic credentials;
• Willing and able to learn new software;
• Intellectual curiosity.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Paid Time Off - Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• 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.
• Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• 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 pay range for this position is $100,000-$108,000. 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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