SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Litigation at Top Global Law Firm
H1: Join a Top Global Law Firm as a Senior Paralegal in Litigation
H2: Work with Top Attorneys in Litigation & Trial Department at Law Firm
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- Top Global Law Firm Seeking Experienced Senior Paralegal in Litigation
- Competitive Salary Range of $124,000 - $150,000 per Year
- Full-Time Position with Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Multiple Office Locations Available: Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington .
- Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development at Leading Law Firm
Summary:
Latham & Watkins, a top global law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their Litigation & Trial department. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $124,000 - $150,000 per year and a flexible hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will have at least six years of relevant experience and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. This role will be located in one of the firm's multiple office locations, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington .
Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Litigation
Salary Information:
- Pay Range: $124,000 - $150,000 per year
- Additional Benefits: Generous 401k plan, healthcare, life and disability insurance, well-being programs, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and more
Experience Information:
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with a focus on complex litigation cases
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
Job Description:
The Senior Paralegal will be an integral part of the Legal Professional and Paralegal team at Latham & Watkins. They will provide expertise and support to the attorneys in the Litigation & Trial department, while managing all aspects of litigation case preparation. This includes document review, case file organization, and trial preparation. The successful candidate will have knowledge of security-related practices and documentation, state and federal level filing requirements, document management and productions, fact and expert witness preparation, Bluebooking, and cite checking. They will also have proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment, such as billing software and databases, legal research tools, litigation software, and internet searching skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with, support, and/or manage multiple litigation and trial teams simultaneously
- Coordinate and assist in the discovery process, including gathering, reviewing, and analyzing documents for production
- Communicate with eDiscovery support teams regarding the development and enforcement procedures for litigation holds and other issues related to electronically stored information
- Assist with the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and exhibits
- Assist in preparing witnesses for deposition, internal client investigations, and client interviews
- Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with a focus on complex litigation cases
- Knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
Benefits & Additional Information:
- Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
- Eligible for Latham's comprehensive benefit program, including healthcare, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k plan, and more
- Opportunity for professional development and advancement at a top global law firm
- Range of diversity programming, including Global Affinity Groups, to create a supportive and inclusive work environment
About Latham & Watkins:
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. They are driven by their core values of respect, innovation, and collaboration and are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. Their diverse team of lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprises a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages.
Law Firm Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. They strive to create an inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. The firm has a range of diversity programming, including Global Affinity Groups, to provide a platform for employees to share experiences and advice and participate in a supportive network with common interests.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Latham & Watkins LLP is an equal opportunity employer. They consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Please click the links provided to review these ordinances and your rights under . employment laws.
Join a Top Global Law Firm:
If you are an experienced Senior Paralegal with a passion for litigation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join Latham & Watkins and work with top attorneys in a dynamic and supportive environment!
