Litigation Paralegal-New Matters

About the Firm

The firm is widely recognized worldwide as a leading law firm advising institutional investors on issues related to corporate governance, shareholder rights, and securities litigation. Their clients include the largest and most prominent public pension funds, banks, asset managers, and insurance companies in the world. The firm has built an international reputation for excellence and integrity and pioneered the use of the litigation process to achieve precedent-setting governance reforms. The firm has prosecuted many of the most high-profile frauds in history, recovering over $40 billion on behalf of investors. Working with its clients, the firm has also used securities and corporate governance litigation to achieve precedent-setting reforms that have increased market transparency and improved corporate business practices in groundbreaking ways. The firm is widely recognized by industry observers as a leader in the field and today has about 60 attorneys, 75 staff, and over 75 staff attorneys.

About the Team and the Role

The firm seeks a proactive and experienced Paralegal to work with their Case Development and Client Advisory Group in their New York office. The Paralegal will report to the Group’s Senior Case Manager and work directly with a dedicated team of attorneys and other staff members who analyze and advise clients on potential securities fraud claims. The Paralegal will assist the fast-paced group with conducting research, proofreading, cite-checking, bluebooking, and filing of court documents, including initial complaints and pleadings to secure leadership in complex securities class actions, as well as a variety of other tasks related to case analysis and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems
• Proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
• Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
• Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
• Organize and track case files, maintain reference files, and manage Outlook calendar deadlines
• Provide administrative assistance on other tasks within the department, including support on RFPs and other client and business development matters
• Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (securities litigation experience is a plus, as is case/client development experience)
• Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
• 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
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and 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)
• Ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
• Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours (e.g., beginning early or staying late) if business needs require

Work Environment

• Full-time, non-exempt position based in New York, NY
• Hybrid role: typically 3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home
• Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
• The firm values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA
• All employees must be vaccinated and boosted

Benefits

The firm provides medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401(k), and more.

Compensation

$75,000–$90,000, plus overtime and bonus.