Litigation CFIUS Paralegal

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The Litigation CFIUS Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal, Professional, and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for providing advanced legal and procedural support to attorneys on complex litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters, handling substantive assignments with limited supervision. This role supports matters from inception through final resolution by coordinating CFIUS- and export control-related filings, deadlines, and resources; assisting with discovery, litigation and regulatory filings; and delivering accurate, high-quality work in collaboration with attorneys and internal teams. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Providing substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of litigation, investigations, and related proceedings, from matter inception through final resolution, performing complex assignments with appropriate attorney supervision
• Supporting CFIUS/U.S. National Security and Sanctions/Export Controls-related matters and workstreams, including coordinating filings and submissions, organizing supporting documentation, tracking deadlines and requirements, and liaising with attorneys, clients, and internal resources
• Coordinating and assisting with discovery and document-intensive matters, including document collection and review, organizing discovery and investigative materials, preparing and tracking productions, and collaborating with attorneys and internal support teams
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, regulatory submissions, and other legal materials in accordance with applicable rules, requirements, and deadlines
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate advanced substantive, procedural, technical, and practice-specific knowledge, with the ability to perform complex assignments with limited guidance and seek input appropriately on novel or higher-risk issues
• Exhibit advanced proficiency with relevant legal technology, applications, research tools, and firm systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to support complex work
• Possess strong attention to detail and quality-control skills, with the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work on complex assignments with limited supervision

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, in a law firm setting, preferably supporting CFIUS, U.S. national security, sactions, export controls, or related regulatory matters
• Experience with U.S. government regulatory filings and databases, preferably
• An understanding of, or experience with, U.S. government policies and procedures

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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