Paralegal

Our client is seeking a Paralegal who provides substantive litigation support to all litigation teams based on case demands. The role leads discovery management, deposition and trial preparation, factual research, and white-collar/investigation support while partnering closely with administrative Legal Assistants. Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 Benefits: Parking, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Retirement Plan Key Responsibilities: Discovery & Document Management: Lead document collection, processing, and database management; handle production preparation (Bates stamping, redactions, QC); prepare privilege logs; and draft discovery requests and responses. Deposition, Trial & Case Materials: Prepare deposition exhibits and summaries, organize witness files, and serve as lead support for trial preparation, exhibits, and binders. Factual Research & Analysis: Develop chronologies and timelines, conduct fact investigations, perform legal research and citation checks, and draft initial pleadings and motions. Investigations & Cross-Border Matters: Lead document reviews for internal investigations, organize white-collar evidence, and coordinate with foreign counsel on South America matters. Strategy & Privileged Work: Participate in case strategy discussions and produce high-level, attorney-client privileged substantive work product. Shared & Support Duties: Assist with court e-filings, litigation calendars, routine correspondence, new matter intake details, and conflict checks as a backup to legal assistants. Billing Requirement: Maintain a minimum annual billable hour requirement of 1,300 hours (with high performers targeting 1,500+ hours). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience , including hands-on discovery and trial preparation. Demonstrated experience managing e-discovery / litigation document review platforms and large document productions (including redactions, Bates stamping, and privilege log preparation). Strong legal research and citation-checking skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple litigation teams. Ability to handle confidential and privileged information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting white-collar defense and internal investigations. Experience with cross-border matters and coordination with foreign counsel; bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred given the firm’s South America matters. Notary public commission or willingness to obtain. #J-18808-Ljbffr