Paralegal - Global Arbitration, Trade & Advocacy

Sidley Austin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a seasoned paralegal to manage regulatory filings, litigation, and international arbitration matters in the Washington, DC area. The role requires thorough organization, confidentiality, and the ability to handle multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

You will support court filings, witness preparation, and trial readiness, with experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw, Pacer/ECF, and Relativity. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum one year of paralegal experience at a medium or large law firm with trial, regulatory litigation, or arbitration hearings.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and litigation support software.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program.
• Experience with international arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of large regulatory filings, litigation, and arbitration cases.
• Coordinate duties and oversee project assistants and temporary staff.
• Maintain organized electronic and hard copy records under confidentiality requirements.
• Prepare and review briefs with Bluebook citation, cite-checking, and proofreading.
• Assist with witness preparation and trial preparation.
• Utilize court rules and filing procedures (Pacer/ECF).
• Operate litigation technology and case management tools.
• Draft and organize documentation using Relativity, ExhibitManager, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Regulatory litigation

Arbitration experience

Microsoft Office

Litigation support software

Research skills

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Pacer/ECF

Case management

Education

BA/BS with strong academic credentials

ABA-accredited Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Pacer/ECF

Case Notebook

Opus 2

Relativity

ExhibitManager

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

The Paralegal will manage all aspects of large regulatory filings and related litigation, and international arbitration cases. The position will require overtime and may involve some travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of trade remedies regulatory practice before the United States Department of Commerce and the United States International Trade Commission, as well as litigation motion practice and trial and appellate procedures before the Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

• Understanding of investor-state treaty arbitration and commercial arbitration before various international organizations

• Ability to maintain well-organized electronic and hard copy records under strict rules for confidentiality protection

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Administratively manage all phases of regulatory, litigation, and arbitration cases

• Manage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technology

• Perform Bluebook citation, cite-check, and proofreading of briefs and other legal documents

• Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements

• Knowledge of LexisNexis, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposes

• Knowledge of Pacer and ECF filing procedures

• Experience with transcript management using platforms such as Case Notebook and Opus 2

• Experience with eDiscovery and case management tools including Relativity, ExhibitManager and Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Assist with witness preparation

• Trial preparation and attendance

• Delegate tasks to and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staff

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, lawyers, legal assistants Other tasks as requested/assigned by a lawyer or team member

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials

• Minimum one year of paralegal experience at a medium or large law firm with experience at trial, regulatory litigation, or arbitration hearings; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and litigation support software

Preferred:

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program

• Experience with international arbitration

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Strong proofreading skills

• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job

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The target salary range for this role is:

$78,000 - $99,500 if located in Washington, D.C.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.