Paralegal - Litigation

Description/Job Summary

Simpson Thacher is seeking recent college graduates interested in careers in the legal profession for a two year position supporting the work of the Firm's Litigation Department. The Paralegal, Litigation is eager to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and responsible for performing a broad variety of work during all phases of litigations and investigations. This role works under the supervision and direction of an experienced attorney or Senior Paralegal/Case Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Maintain well organized files and case records
• Update case management platforms and databases and categorize documents for efficient accessibility
• Create case calendars, manage case deadlines and distribute case materials
• Retrieve and prepare case/investigation materials as needed by case/investigation teams
• Prepare documents for filing, including proofreading, formatting, and compiling exhibits and appendices
• Arrange filing and service deliveries with appropriate government agencies, courts, and opposing/other parties
• Assist with document collection and production
• Prepare and export documents for production, including redaction, duplication and indexing
• Conduct research from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations, and internal and external document databases and systems
• Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors
• Perform other tasks as assigned by case/investigation teams
• Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental need

Required Skills

• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, both independently or on a team
• Flexibility, time management and an ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
• Critical thinking and solution oriented mindset
• Present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Self-starter who can organize, plan and complete multi-task work activities
• Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors
• Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office applications and Excel preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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