Senior Paralegal - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co

$108K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of paralegal experience required
  • Preferred litigation experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Familiar with court websites and electronic filing procedures
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced situation
  • Eager to learn new software and tools
  • Intellectually curious with a strong academic background

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a busy caseload effectively
  • Draft and manage spreadsheets to track case statuses
  • Assist with document review and preparation of privilege logs
  • Support depositions through exhibit preparation and transcript summaries
  • Organize case files, including correspondence and discovery materials
  • Monitor court dockets and updates related to electronic filings
  • Prepare various litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery requests

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • Commitment to pro bono work and community support
  • Focus on employee development and potential realization
  • Global presence with extensive team and resources
  • Commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprint
Full Job Description
Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced paralegal with 10-15 years of experience. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintain a busy caseload;
  • Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;
  • Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;
  • Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts;
  • General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.);
  • Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
  • Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
  • Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties


Required Qualifications
  • Litigation experience is preferred for this position;
  • Excellent written and communication skills;
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;
  • Well-developed organization and time management skills
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
  • Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
  • Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
  • Strong academic credentials;
  • Willing and able to learn new software;
  • Intellectual curiosity.


The pay range for this position is $108,000-$115,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

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