Paralegal - New Matters
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
Salary
About the Firm
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (BLB&G) is widely recognized worldwide as a leading law firm advising institutional investors on issues related to corporate governance, shareholder rights, and securities litigation. Our clients include the largest and most prominent public pension funds, banks, asset managers and insurance companies in the world.
Since our founding in 1983, BLB&G has built an international reputation for excellence and integrity and pioneered the use of the litigation process to achieve precedent-setting governance reforms. BLB&G has prosecuted many of the most high-profile frauds in history, recovering over $40 billion on behalf of investors.
Working with our clients, we have also used securities and corporate governance litigation to achieve precedent-setting reforms that have increased market transparency and improved corporate business practices in groundbreaking ways. The firm is widely recognized by industry observers as a leader in the field, and our reputation for integrity and unmatched record of achievement has won us praise from the bench, the respect of our adversaries, and the allegiance of our clients.
About the Team and the Role
BLB&G seeks a proactive and experienced Paralegal to work with our Case Development and Client Advisory Group in our New York office. The Paralegal, who will report to the Group’s Senior Case Manager, will work directly with a dedicated team of attorneys and other staff members that analyze and advise clients on potential securities fraud claims. Specifically, the Paralegal will assist the fast-paced group with conducting research, proofreading, cite-checking, bluebooking, and filing of court documents, including initial complaints and pleadings to secure leadership in complex securities class actions, as well as with a variety of other tasks related to case analysis and client communications, including preparation and dissemination of client memoranda and reports, client retentions and onboarding processes, and client development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems
- Proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
- Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
- Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
- Organize and track case files, maintain reference files, and manage outlook calendar deadlines
- Provide administrative assistance on other tasks within the department including support on RFPs and other client and business development matters
- Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, plus 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (securities litigation experience is a plus, as is case/client development experience)
- Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
- Experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
- Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and other court and news-related sources
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
- Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to multitask, handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Strong word processing and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
- Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours (i.e. beginning early or staying late, separate from overtime), if business needs require
Position Specifics:
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in New York, NY
- This is a hybrid role typically 3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home
- Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
Benefits
- BLB&G provides medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k, and more
- Salary range: $70-85k This position is eligible for an annual merit-based bonus
Work Environment
· All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
· BLB&G values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
· All employees must be vaccinated and boosted
- $70 - $85,000
