Overview
A technology-driven alternative asset management firm specializing in data-driven origination seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support its Litigation Finance Portfolio Monitoring team. This role combines paralegal expertise with analytical skills to evaluate and track investments in litigation and government-payment assets.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze legal documents, case filings, and supporting materials to assist underwriting and portfolio monitoring
- Conduct legal, factual, and background research, including identifying analogous cases and relevant developments
- Support due diligence by evaluating counterparties, legal claims, and associated risks
- Organize, index, and maintain case files, investment documentation, and internal records
- Track key case developments, deadlines, and portfolio performance across active matters
- Draft clear and concise summaries, memoranda, and internal reports on legal and investment findings
- Collaborate with legal, underwriting, operations, and technology teams
- Contribute to process improvements, workflow management, and data organization
- Provide support on special projects related to legal analysis, compliance, and investment operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Law, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–5+ years of relevant experience, such as paralegal work at an AmLaw 200 or comparable firm, legal research, compliance, investigations, or litigation support
- Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with ability to synthesize complex legal and financial information
- Experience reviewing legal documents and managing case-related workflows
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to financial analysis, underwriting, or investment-related work
- Familiarity with litigation finance, credit investing, or legal risk assessment
- Experience drafting memoranda or case summaries for decision-making
Location
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Compensation & Benefits
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