Paralegal - Business Litigation

Overview

Thompson Coburn LLP is seeking a full-time non-exempt Business Litigation Paralegal to join its New York office. The firm is a large full-service law firm with offices in eight cities, over 400 attorneys, and experience in 50 practice areas. The culture emphasizes integrity, innovation and diversity in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

• Reviews and drafts discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing and highlighting key portions of deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts, as well as medical records.
• Identifies, collects, and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits.
• Creates organizational systems, including the preparation of annotated binders, for case documents.
• Conducts document reviews and prepares document productions.
• Maintains familiarity with court filing procedures, local rules, and individual practices of judges assigned on matters.

• Associate’s Degree or a Paralegal Certification is required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience in Litigation will be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ Litigation experience. Legal experience in a capacity other than paralegal may be considered towards qualification for a Paralegal position.
• Experience completing electronic filings with various entities is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills.
• Must possess professionalism and interpersonal skills to work well with employees at all levels and maintain confidentiality.

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in New York City, NY, the expected salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 annually upon commencement of employment. Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Thompson Coburn is a large, full-service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. The firm values integrity, excellence, client service, diversity, innovation, trust, and loyalty.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V