Overview
An established financial services organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Legal Department. This role supports in-house litigation counsel with various litigation and arbitration efforts, including intake of new matters, litigation holds, matter tracking, and coordination with external counsel and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Intake new litigation matters and log them into the organization's systems of record
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date litigation-related data
- Facilitate gathering of internal discovery and complete litigation research requests
- Conduct internal investigations in response to complaint allegations
- Respond to inquiries from outside and in-house counsel regarding allegations
- Assist in generating litigation-related reports, including financial reporting for in-house counsel and General Counsel
- Support continuous improvement of litigation workflows, tracking tools, and reporting processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; paralegal certification is a plus
- 2 to 4+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department; at least 2 years in a law firm strongly preferred
- Strong experience with litigation tracking and case management platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, or similar)
- Solid knowledge of litigation and arbitration processes
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with attorneys, partners, and external service providers
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work with minimal supervision
- Experience in fintech, financial services, or regulated environments is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a financial services company or in-house legal department
- Proficiency with Legal Tracker, LexisNexis, and Relativity or other e-discovery platforms
- Experience with e-filing via PACER and state court online filing systems
Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay range will be determined based on experience, skills, and location
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package offered
Location and Additional Information
- Due to insurance coverage, remote work from Hawaii or Alaska is not accommodated at this time
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process
- Applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws
Current employees should apply through the internal job board rather than this listing.