Securities Paralegal

Paralegal - New Matters

Our client, a plaintiff side securities litigation firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join their new matters team. The firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Paralegal to work with their Case Development and Client Advisory Group in their New York office. You will work directly with a dedicated team of attorneys and other staff members that analyze and advise clients on potential securities fraud claims. You 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.

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 2-5 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
• 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

*This is a Hybrid role (3 days in office) and non-exempt role*