Litigation Paralegal

Overview

WHO are we looking for?

CAPTRUST is seeking a Litigation Paralegal who will provide support to our legal team in the following areas: litigation support, research, and special projects. This position will also participate in cross-training and providing overflow support of tasks related to contract drafting and review, and contract database and file maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support including file set-up and maintenance, information and fact gathering, and legal hold processing
• Assist in responding to subpoenas, discovery, and requests for information by identifying, collecting, organizing, reviewing, analyzing, producing, and managing information in administrative, investigatory, and litigation matters
• Handle information requests to and from other company personnel, review documents and transmit information to company personnel with minimal guidance from supervising attorney
• Conduct legal research
• Support the maintenance of information databases
• Perform administrative tasks, including calendaring, deadline management, general file maintenance and archiving
• Furnish assistance in contract drafting and review, as needed
• Undertake other ad hoc projects under supervision of attorney
• Assist the Legal Department in the accomplishment of company and department goals, including commitment to continuous process improvement

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certification
• 5 years of civil litigation experience, to include direct e-discovery experience
• Skilled in Microsoft Purview e-Discovery Premium or other e-discovery platform, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of the litigation and e-discovery lifecycles

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Understanding of data types, data security, and search protocol
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with legal professionals and internal clients to effectively execute litigation processes
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and plan work
• Understanding of principles of ERISA/retirement plan governance

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There's a reason for it; it's a great place to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Brick Bonus success sharing program
• Comprehensive health coverage Personify Health wellness platform
• 401(k) program with a 5% employer match financial planning for colleagues

WHERE will you be working?

4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609

OR 

700 North Saint Mary's St #100, San Antonio, TX 78205

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a burning need to improve continuously. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and the depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

Are you the next brick?

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity

EEO/Diversity Statement:

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

CAPTRUST is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status and registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. CAPTRUST makes all employment decisions without regard to these protected statuses and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination.#mid-senior