About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Support a team of attorneys on large, complex civil cases by researching facts, reviewing drafts and keeping court deadlines on track. The role also includes contributing to business development paperwork.
What you'll do
- Back up attorneys at each stage of a case by verifying citations, confirming facts and proofreading drafts.
- Research legal and factual questions that shape how cases are built.
- Run document review workflows in e-discovery software.
- Help put together responses to formal bids and proposal requests from public-sector bodies.
- Monitor and organize motions and related filings across federal and state courts.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Paralegal experience on complex litigation matters, ideally in securities, antitrust or class actions.
- Hands-on use of e-discovery or document review software.
- A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university; a paralegal certificate alone does not qualify.
- Outstanding writing and proofreading skills.
- Working knowledge of Bluebook citation style.
- Proficiency in standard office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle several priorities and deadlines independently under pressure.
- A genuine interest in plaintiff-side work.
- Willingness to work on-site three days per week; fully remote work is not available.
Bonus points
- Background at a large firm representing defendants in complex matters.
- Familiarity with preparing and submitting court papers and citation review.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 90,000 to 120,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, United States
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office (Tue/Wed/Thu)
- Full-time
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