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Litigation Paralegal

Clarity Recruiting
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a plaintiff side, securities litigation law firm, is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join the firm’s Corporate Governance litigation practice. The Corporate Governance team has a strong track record of precedent-setting outcomes over the last two decades and has successfully combated unfair deals, created billions of dollars in increased shareholder value, addressed self-dealing and executive compensation issues in the boardroom and executive suite, and successfully challenged harassment and discrimination in the workplace, setting governance models for companies as they move forward.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Perform legal and factual research (using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems)
  • Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
  • Independently manage assigned cases in an organized and efficient manner
  • Draft, proofread and cite-check / fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
  • Perform electronic filings with courts.
  • Organize and track case files, maintain reference files, and manage Outlook calendar deadlines
  • Assist with retrieving production documents and rules / regulations.
  • Prepare for depositions (scheduling, booking, coordinating with outside council and vendors, preparing exhibits)
  • Maintain time entries in ProLaw, Dayforce, and iTimeKeep
  • Virtually attend monthly Paralegal / Case Manager meetings.

Position Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
  • 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, and other court-related websites
  • Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
  • Solid word processing skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Well versed in Federal / State rules and filings, knowledge of PACER is required
  • Class action experience & Delaware Chancery Court experience, preferred
  • Work Environment :

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in New York, NY, overtime (above 35 hours) may be required
  • This is a hybrid role (typically 4 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 1-2 days’ work-from-home).
  • All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA
  • All employees must be vaccinated and boosted
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k, and more
  • Salary range : 85k-115 base and eligibility for an annual merit-based bonus
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