What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Antitrust Paralegal position at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP?

Job Description

Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We’re Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

With a strong culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we build relationships with our clients and colleagues alike, helping communities and acting with purpose. Our client service, entrepreneurialism, and inquisitive nature sit at the heart of the firm, enabling us to prioritize client goals and achieve successful outcomes.

The Antitrust Paralegal provides practice specific legal support for the Antitrust case teams. This requires experience conducting research, managing deadlines and competing workflows and demands. Will support attorneys in a wide range of complex legal projects and tasks, primarily as relates to all phases of the antitrust process.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Preparing and filing Hart-Scott-Rodino Forms with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice
Coordinating information sharing across multinational competition filings
Assisting attorneys in analyzing transactions for reportability under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and foreign competition regimes
Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner
Tracking the status of filings and expected clearance dates
Prepares court filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, and compilation of declarations, exhibits & appendices, ToAs
Performs electronic filing in various courts and agencies
Maintain case calendars with firm docketing software
Manage / prepare communications and document transmission with outside counsel
Assist with court filings including e-filing, editing, cite checking, preparing exhibits and supporting documents
Assist with complex discovery projects including, but not limited to, document review and production, deposition prep and privilege logs
Interface with court / agency staff, other law firms, and vendors
Provide necessary support during trial / hearing preparation
Perform computer database input and retrieval with an emphasis on proficiency with e-discovery platforms including but not limited to Opus and Relativity
Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required :

BA / BS degree required

Minimum 5 or more years of prior work experience as a regulatory paralegal focused on antitrust law, either at a law firm or at an antitrust agency

Experience with preparing and organizing information for HSR filings is a must

Available to work overtime as required, even on short notice. Travel may also be required as necessary.

Previous trial experience preferred, but not required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (including editing and proofing)

Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments

Ability to build rapport with attorneys, professional staff, and vendors

Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various document management tools. Ability to learn and use new software quickly.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment

Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills

Familiarity with or willing to learn applicable governmental agency filing and practice procedures (DOJ, FTC) supporting antitrust practice

Benefits

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following :

Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility

Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)

Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re : eligibility requirements)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)

Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan refinancing discounts

Fitness / Gym dues reimbursement program

Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)

Position Details

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $44.00 – $54.00 per hour (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in our DC and NY office location only and relocation is not provided for this role.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond.

Salary : $44 - $54

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