Senior Paralegal (Complex Litigation)

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Discounts

Travel Opportunities

Job summary

Paul Hastings in New York is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Complex Litigation) to support attorneys through the full litigation lifecycle. You will coordinate document review, eDiscovery, deposition prep, and trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience, a ABA-accredited certificate, and preferably a bachelor’s degree. The firm offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required).
• Arbitration/trial experience (required).
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform work efficiently to allow the Firm to reasonably bill for such work.
• Meet billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified).
• Coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Interface with eDiscovery vendors to create, maintain and manage document collections.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Online research

Bluebooking

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA accredited)

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

PACER/CM/ECF

Job description

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title

Senior Paralegal (Complex Litigation)

Location

New York

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

We have an opening for a Senior Paralegal in our New York office.

The Senior Paralegal applies knowledge of the litigation lifecycle and its associated procedure to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Senior Paralegal will:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents;
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files in hard copy and electronic;
• Interface with eDiscovery vendors to create, maintain and manage document collection for review;
• Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases for relevant documents;
• Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions and coordinate logistics as needed;
• Conduct factual research on internal and external databases and libraries;
• Properly format legal briefs and motions; cite check legal briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook and/or California Style Manual);
• Proofread, edit and review legal briefs and motions in preparation of filing;
• Assist with compiling documents for filing with courts and agencies; efile and print legal briefs, motions and other related documents and provide copies to relevant parties;
• Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;
• Support multiple case teams/matters simultaneously;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Work overtime as required; travel as required, and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;

• Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases;

• Strong knowledge of and familiarity with litigation procedures and terminology;

• Strong knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;

• Strong proficiency with cite checking and bluebooking;

• Strong proficiency with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and

• Strong knowledge of legal billing processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (required);
• Arbitration/trial experience (required);
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program (preferred); and
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $101,500 and a maximum of $140,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

• Lifestyle Spending Account

• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

• Retirement Plan Consulting

• Anniversary Bonus Program

• Professional Development Programs

• Transportation and Commuter Benefits

• International Travel Insurance

• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

• Prepaid Legal Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• And More!

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.