Paralegal - Corporate Transaction & Business Litigation

Overview

The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Paralegal to join our team. This position will support all litigation attorneys handling complex corporate transactions and business litigation and perform a broad range of case related duties under the supervision of an attorney. Tasks include managing large volumes of records, documents, evidence and exhibits with accuracy and organization; preparing third-party discovery subpoenas and trial subpoenas; supporting deposition, hearing and trial preparation, maintain litigation calendars and deadlines; preparing, maintaining and monitoring closing checklists for major transactions. This position requires involvement in the transaction and knowledge of the various closing documents.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in corporate, corporate transactions and business litigation, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred

Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures

Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and document management systems such as iManage

Exceptional organizational skills and comfort managing a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload

Background in corporate transactions, including and not limited to merger and acquisitions, business litigation

This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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