Senior Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Paralegal (Commercial Litigation) at Steptoe LLP: $100,000-$115,000/year
H2: Essential Functions:
- Case Management
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Document Management
- Discovery and Investigation
- Trial Support
- Time Recording
H2: Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred
- At least 7 years of experience
H2: Success Factors:
- Attention to detail
- Research and analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
- Excellent work ethic
H2: Work Environment:
- Available to work in the office Monday through Friday
- Hybrid work arrangements may be available
- Non-smoking environment
- Available to work beyond regular hours when necessary
- Available to travel as required
H2: Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000/year

Steptoe LLP, a leading law firm, is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Commercial Litigation Group. This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$115,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. The Senior Paralegal will support litigation lawyers and assist in the management of complex cases, utilizing their knowledge and expertise in case management, legal research and analysis, document management, discovery and investigation, and trial support. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience, with a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred. Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions:

- Case Management: The Senior Paralegal will collaborate with lawyers to manage and organize litigation cases from start to finish, including maintaining and updating case files, coordinating with external parties, and working on cases in various jurisdictions.
- Legal Research and Analysis: The successful candidate will conduct thorough legal research using a variety of resources, analyze legal issues and precedents, and present findings to lawyers in a clear and concise manner.
- Document Management: The Senior Paralegal will draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, assist with court filings, and organize and maintain electronic document databases.
- Discovery and Investigation: This role will involve assisting in the preparation and response to discovery requests, managing document review processes, and conducting investigations.
- Trial Support: The Senior Paralegal will provide support to lawyers during trials, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and utilizing courtroom technology.
- Time Recording: The successful candidate will accurately record time spent on tasks in the firm's time entry system.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred
- At least 7 years of experience required

Success Factors:

- Attention to detail: The Senior Paralegal must have a strong attention to detail, avoiding common mistakes and completing complex tasks without error.
- Research and analysis: Proficiency in legal research and analysis is essential for informed decision-making and superior client service.
- Communication: The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey goals and objectives clearly and effectively.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving: The Senior Paralegal must be able to recognize and evaluate problems, develop solutions, and make improvements to enhance performance.
- Teamwork: This role requires the ability to work well with others and collaborate on projects and tasks.
- Excellent work ethic: The Senior Paralegal must have a strong work ethic, completing tasks in a timely manner and being available for work outside of normal business hours when needed.

Work Environment:

- Available to work in the office Monday through Friday
- Hybrid work arrangements may be available
- Non-smoking environment
- Available to work beyond regular hours when necessary
- Available to travel as required

Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000/year

Steptoe LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable laws. We are an EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Join our team and make a difference in the legal world as a Senior Paralegal at Steptoe LLP.

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Case Management, Legal Research and Analysis, Document Management, Discovery and Investigation, Trial Support, Time Recording, Attention to Detail, Research and Analysis, Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Teamwork, Excellent Work Ethic

Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school preferred

Legal