Paralegal, Litigation

United States Digital Space LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work schedule in Nashville

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our in-house Legal team in Nashville. You will support pre-litigation and litigation matters, conduct investigations, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to keep legal operations efficient and organized.

You’ll work closely with in-house counsel, organize diverse legal files, and prepare memos and summaries of research to aid supervising attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant legal experience
• A JD or Paralegal certificate is not required for this position
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, with ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
• Exceptionally organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and articulate
• Ability to run projects independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Slack

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with administrative tasks, pre-litigation and litigation matters, and responding to legal requests
• Conduct fact investigations related to pre-litigation matters and filed lawsuits, and assist with document collection
• Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys
• Work cross-functionally with partners outside of Legal to gather facts and information
• Liaise with internal and external counsel on a day-to-day basis
• Organize and maintain a variety of legal files and information
• Respond to consumer complaints, manage small claims court cases, and handle diverse special projects for in-house attorneys

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organization

Project management

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Apps

Slack

Excel

Word

Mac environment

Job description

At the company, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

the company is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal team. Working closely with the company's in-house litigation team, you will be responsible for conducting investigations, working with cross-functional partners, and helping keep the company's legal operations efficient and organized. You should be a self-starter with a positive attitude who takes ownership of projects and works collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in-house counsel with administrative tasks, pre-litigation and litigation matters, and responding to legal requests
• Conduct fact investigations related to pre-litigation matters and filed lawsuits, and assist with corresponding document collection
• Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys
• Work cross-functionally with partners outside of Legal to gather facts and information and improve processes
• Liaise with internal and external counsel on a day-to-day basis
• Organize and maintain a variety of legal files and information
• Additional responsibilities may include responding to consumer complaints, managing small claims court cases, and handling diverse special projects for in-house attorneys

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant legal experience -- administrative, legal, operations, project management
• A JD or Paralegal certificate is not required for this position
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, with ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
• Exceptionally organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and articulate
• Ability to receive general direction and run projects independently
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and deadlines
• Generally comfortable utilizing new technology
• Proficiency working in a Mac environment, and specifically with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.), Slack, Excel, and Word
• You should be a the company user/believer

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly the company credits and complimentary the company Pink membership

the company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

the company highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule following the establishment of a the company office in Nashville - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. the company considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Nashville area is $59.040 - $73,800, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.