Litigation Paralegal

Key Paralegal Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Bloomberg Law, AlphaSense, and other research platforms
• Proofread, cite-check, and fact-check legal filings including briefs, complaints, and other key documents
• Prepare, finalize, and file a wide range of legal documents
• Assist with retrieving relevant rules, regulations, and case law as needed
• Organize and maintain case files and reference materials
• Support preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings, including scheduling with outside counsel and vendors, and assembling exhibits
• Accurately track and record time entries using iTimeKeep

Key Office Administration Duties

• Act as the primary liaison with building management, security, and vendors; coordinate visitor access, maintenance, and repairs
• Greet clients and visitors, manage incoming phone calls, and handle mail and packages
• Prepare shipping labels (UPS/FedEx) and manage outgoing shipments; assist with printing and binding requests
• Serve as the first point of contact for office equipment or technology issues, working closely with centralized IT support and/or external vendors
• Order and manage inventory of office and kitchen supplies
• Ensure common areas—including the office, conference room, and storage areas—remain clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Maintain kitchen facilities and amenities, ensuring cleanliness and functionality
• Coordinate office meals for meetings or attorney requests, including placing/picking up orders, setup, and cleanup
• Assist in onboarding new hires in coordination with the Managing Director of HR
• Plan and coordinate office events, birthday celebrations, and other team-building activities
• Provide general administrative support and take on special projects as needed to meet evolving office demands

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, plus 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (securities litigation experience is a plus, as is Class Action experience)
• Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
• Solid experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and other court and news-related sources
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask, handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Strong word processing and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
• Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours (i.e. beginning early or staying late, separate from overtime), if business needs require