Paralegal - Securities Litigation
New York, New York
Professional Staff – Paralegals /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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 Securities Litigation Department in our New York office. The Paralegal, who will report to the Managing Director of Paralegals, will work directly with our attorneys and other staff members to prepare for upcoming and ongoing cases to help reach the common goal of successful case outcomes. Specifically, the Paralegal will assist with conducting research, proofreading, cite-checking, bluebooking, and filing of court documents.
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, and maintain reference files
- Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside counsel and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.)
- 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 Class Action experience)
- Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
- Solid 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
