Senior Paralegal Specialist

TikTok Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Holidays, sick days, and personal time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Senior Paralegal Specialist to support its Legal & Compliance team in Washington, DC. You will assist attorneys with case management, e-billing, document prep, legal research, and confidential tasks across client matters.

The role requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive information and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or certified paralegal credential strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation, employment, corporate, product launches, or IP.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee e-billing, engagement letters, conflict checks, third-party vendor onboarding, intake forms and systems, and travel arrangements for hearings or depositions.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison between attorneys, clients, and outside vendors
• Maintain, organize, and index physical and electronic case files; track deadlines, update master case calendars, and ensure compliance with procedural court rules and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate document collection, indexing, redaction, and productions; prepare deposition summaries, trial exhibits, witness binders, and demonstrative aids.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Detail oriented

Legal research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Counsel Exchange

Relativity

PACER

e-discovery tools

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

Our Legal & Compliance team provides key support for all TikTok USDS Joint Venture's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Senior Paralegal Specialist to support our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will assist our attorneys by providing comprehensive administrative and legal operations support, including case management, electronic billing (e-billing), document preparation, legal research, and administrative tasks across all stages of client matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical abilities, and exercises sound discretion when handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• - Oversee e-billing, engagement letters, conflict checks, third-party vendor onboarding, intake forms and systems, and travel arrangements for hearings or depositions.


• - Serve as a day-to-day liaison between and among attorneys, clients, and outside vendors


• - Maintain, organize, and index physical and electronic case files; track deadlines, update master case calendars, and ensure compliance with procedural court rules and filing deadlines.


• - Coordinate document collection, indexing, redaction, and productions; prepare deposition summaries, trial exhibits, witness binders, and demonstrative aids.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• - Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.


• - ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or certified paralegal credential (e.g., NALA, NFPA) strongly preferred.


• - 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably within litigation, employment, corporate, product launch, and/or intellectual property.


• - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


• - Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.


• - Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• - Strict adherence to professional ethics and client confidentiality rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Proficiency with legal practice management software (e.g., Counsel Exchange, Relativity).


• - Experience with electronic filing systems (e.g., PACER, state court e-filing portals).


• - Experience with e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Logikcull).


• - Background managing trial logistics or arbitrations.


• - Working knowledge of local court rules throughout the United States.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ 126000 - $ 216000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.