Job Title:
Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Privacy & Cyber Paralegal is tasked with providing comprehensive support to assigned attorneys in managing privacy and cybersecurity litigation matters. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in managing privacy and cybersecurity cases by tracking deadlines, organizing case files, and maintaining case management databases.
- Creating initial drafts of legal documents such as pleadings, discovery documents, and settlement agreements.
- Managing the full lifecycle of settled cases from initiation to completion, including verifying wiring instructions and ensuring stipulations of dismissal are filed.
- Preparing routine client updates and responding to inquiries.
- Conducting thorough legal research on privacy and cybersecurity laws, and summarizing findings for attorney review.
- Providing general administrative support, including scheduling meetings and maintaining client calendars.
- Tracking and recording client-billable and non-billable hours to meet minimum billable hour requirements.
- Establishing priorities, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Providing quality client service and collaborating effectively within and across practice groups.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's degree or any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is beneficial.
- A minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on either federal court litigation or privacy and cybersecurity highly preferred.
- Significant experience with federal court litigation at all stages of a case is required.
Salary Information:
Compensation for the Paralegal position is dependent on various factors, including position, location, education, training, and experience. The hiring salary range is between $85, and $105,.
Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment. The role requires a strong understanding of federal civil procedure, privacy laws (., FCRA, GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity regulations. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis is necessary. Availability for overtime work and the ability to adapt to changing assignments are also required.
The position description is intended to outline the general content and requirements of the job and may include additional duties as determined by business needs. The law firm adheres to equal employment opportunity policies and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, and other protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
