Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Client

Our client is one of the nation's premier plaintiff securities litigation firms—consistently ranked at the top by Chambers, Benchmark, and Best Lawyers. They prosecute high-profile class actions nationwide on behalf of institutional and individual investors to recoup losses caused by securities, antitrust, and consumer law violations. By design, our client operates as a selective, high-impact firm focused on quality over volume. Their paralegals are not just paper-pushers— they are integral team members who directly contribute to case strategy and factual development alongside world-class attorneys.

Why You Should Join

• High-Impact Work: Go toe-to-toe with the country's largest defense firms on high-stakes, headline-making securities cases.
• Prestige & Reputation: Represent major institutional investors ranging from regional funds to the largest public pension funds in the United States.
• Balanced Hybrid Model: Enjoy a structured hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) that balances collaboration with flexibility.
• Competitive Pay & Perks: Base salary of $100K–$130K (commensurate with experience) plus a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off (11–12 legal holidays), 401(k), FSA, and premium medical coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Support: Assist attorneys through all phases of securities litigation, including rigorous cite checking, fact checking, and proofreading legal documents.
• Factual & Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research to construct and solidify the factual foundations of complex cases.
• Discovery & e-Discovery Management: Oversee document reviews and manage e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw).
• Filings & Tracking: Coordinate and track complex motion filings in federal and state courts.
• Marketing & Business Development: Assist with key administrative/marketing initiatives, including completing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for government entities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (four-year degree; paralegal certificates alone without a Bachelor's will not be considered).
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within securities, antitrust, or complex commercial class actions.
• Core Skills: Exceptional writing, meticulous proofreading, and sharp organizational skills.
• Schedule: Ability to work in-office 3 days a week. Fully remote work is not available.
• Track Record: Stable work history showing steady progression and a genuine commitment to plaintiff-side legal work.