Paralegal I (Complex Litigation)

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

 

 

Job Title

Paralegal I (Complex Litigation)

 

 

Location

New York

 

 

Regular/Temporary

Regular

 

 

Job Description Summary

We have an opening for a Paralegal I (Complex Litigation).

The Paralegal I (Complex Litigation) supports the management of cases and/or projects, and coordinates the related workflow.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Paralegal I (Complex Litigation) will:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;

• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,400 (unless otherwise specified);

• Assist with legal business transactions, and the preparation, production and organization of legal documents and binders;

• Perform daily case management tasks, including organizing and saving key case correspondence, pleadings, discovery, expert materials, and client documents Coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;

• Assist with factual research in internal and external databases and coordinate with research services staff;

• Assist with deposition, hearing, trial and arbitration preparation, and attend as needed;

• Work overtime as required; travel as required; and

• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Fundamental proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;

• Fundamental proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;

• Fundamental proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;

• Fundamental proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;

• Fundamental proficiency in online research and internet resources (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and equivalents);

• Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology;

• Fundamental knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures (preferred);

• Fundamental knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications (preferred); and

• Fundamental knowledge of legal billing processes (preferred).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred);

• At least 1 year or relevant experience (preferred); and

• Fluency in Spanish (preferred).

 

 

 

 

The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $65,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

 

 

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

• Lifestyle Spending Account

• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

• Retirement Plan Consulting

• Anniversary Bonus Program

• Professional Development Programs

• Transportation and Commuter Benefits

• International Travel Insurance

• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

• Prepaid Legal Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• And More!

 

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.