Job Title: Paralegal - Litigation
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation databases and calendars to ensure all case-related information is up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Assist in the preparation and organization of quarterly Board and regulatory reporting agendas and materials.
- Track the status of cases and deliverables for the in-house legal team to ensure timely handling.
- Liaise with arbitral administrators and track cases on PACER and state-court websites.
- Assist in preparation for mediations and trials, including compiling and maintaining data involving thousands of studios.
- Lead the litigation hold process by drafting, managing, and tracking litigation holds.
- Work with IT and outside vendors to ensure litigation data is properly preserved.
- Support in-house attorneys with due diligence requests and discovery processes, including fact-finding, witness interviews, document collection, and e-discovery.
- Organize and draft responses to requests for information for attorney’s review.
- Draft tender letters to insurance companies and communications to opposing parties for counsel’s review.
- Assist with case intake, including categorizing cases, tracking risk levels, and reviewing and organizing law firm and expert retainer letters.
- Assist in managing insurance coverage and tracking the same.
- Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, and legal documents with high accuracy.
- Assist in developing and updating SOP playbooks to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Organize and calendar meetings and phone calls.
- Work with the accounting team and accounts payable to ensure settlement payments are timely and the company is informed of upcoming required payments and accruals.
- Assist attorneys in ensuring follow-through by the business of recommended actions.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic, taking ownership of complex projects with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills, supporting a collaborative and friendly environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrate utmost integrity.
- Coordinate cross-functional legal input by working closely with other attorneys and paralegals in the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Legal Affairs or other department attorneys.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a complex-commercial litigation paralegal, with significant experience working with courts and in arbitral fora.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Familiarity with large-scale and class action litigations; familiarity with franchising is a plus.
- Facility with Excel, Word, and Google Docs is a must; experience with Zoho is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Excellent research and writing skills; ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete documents, reports, correspondence, and other communications materials that are error-free.
- Ability to make effective public presentations.
Salary Information:
- Pay Range: $35 - $50 hourly
- Hybrid working schedule
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Eligibility for a monthly cell phone allowance.
- 401k plans offered through Empower, with employer match starting at the beginning of year 2 and full vesting at the start of year 3.
- Complimentary corporate memberships to XPLUS and XPASS.
- Discounts on retail brand merchandise.
- On-site gym.
- On-campus amenities include Reborn Coffee Shop, Hangar 24, Mini Putting Green, Basketball Court, Bird Sanctuary, Car Washing Services (M/W), and Dry Cleaning Services.
Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
