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Job Description Job Title: Senior Litigation Paralegal Location: New York, NY 10019 Salary/Payrate: $125k-$150k w/ potential overtime, bonus, and AMAZING benefits Work Environment: 4 days onsite Term: Permanent / Fulltime Billable Hours: 1800 Work Week: 37.5 Hours Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-CB1 Basic Function: This non-exempt hourly employee assists lawyers in all phases of the litigation process, from the discovery phase through the trial and onto post-trial findings and appeals. The Senior Paralegal becomes an involved team player, providing key assistance to the case or teams to which they are assigned. One of a Senior Paralegal’s most important functions is assisting lawyers in preparation for depositions, hearings and trials. This position requires the individual to perform with a high degree of independent judgment and discretion. Requires excellent computer skills, research skills, attention to detail and organization. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have professional, diplomatic and strong interpersonal skills. Essential Duties: • Responsible for document collection, organization and production, including number-stamping, redacting, photocopying and indexing of documents, checking copies, setting up and maintaining files and stripping files at the close of a case., • Responsible for setting up and maintaining electronic discovery databases., • Review and analyze documents for production, under the direct guidance of an attorney; categorize documents by subject; prepare a chronology of facts; make charts; perform calculations and statistical analyses; review transcripts for specific references., • Prepare for and attend depositions: gather documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits; when attending the deposition, take notes, photocopy documents, handle exhibits and ensure the availability of necessary office supplies., • Prepare for and attend trial: assist with pre-trial documents, including depo designations, trial exhibit list and witness list; organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents; make arrangements for transporting and setting up files at court; at the trial, take notes, handle exhibits, gather any documents referred by either counsel, denote which exhibits are marked and offered or just identified; interact with witnesses; track time use for each participant’s allotted time., • Conduct various document searches and factual research, including searches on computerized systems when applicable., • Act as liaison with various internal departments as well as with outside agencies (e.g., oversee the progress of documents through secretarial, project assistant, document clerk and duplicating departments, order transcripts from reporting services, and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others)., • Research case law (Lexis). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Familiarity with the operation and applications of computers in legal research and litigation support., • Attended and supported attorneys with at least one trial., • Lexis/Nexis, West Law, Docketing Software., • MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint., • Rules of Civil Procedure for deadlines and filing requirements., • Litigation Databases., • Commercial and intellectual property litigation., • Federal, state and local rules, court filing procedures, e-filing and service of process. Experience Requirement: • Minimum 7+ years of commercial litigation and/or intellectual property paralegal experience. Education: • Bachelor’s degree coupled with a certificate in paralegal studies from an ABA approved program. Working Conditions: • Office environment., • Will require working under pressure, performing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines., • Overtime will be required as needed., • Travel is required for trial, client meetings, internal meetings in branch offices, and offsite document production.

Job DescriptionAbout KIND Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children. Position Summary KIND seeks a Paralegal who will be responsible for supporting KIND’s delivery of legal services through a range of case support tasks in coordination with our attorneys. Paralegals are responsible for conducting client intakes, legal research, preparation of immigration forms, drafting affidavits, maintaining files and data, hearing preparation, social services referrals, and other related duties. The Paralegal reports to the Staff or Senior Attorney. This position is contingent upon continued funding.Essential Functions: • Provides support to attorneys, including conducting legal research; fills out immigration benefits and other standard forms; drafts affidavits and basic motions; assists with hearing and interview preparation; maintains case files and data entry in the case management database; and other tasks as needed., • Conducts client phone screenings, intake interviews, and know your rights presentations and draft intake memoranda., • Provides support to pro bono attorneys during case placement and assists with administrative and planning tasks related to pro bono attorney training and mentoring., • Serves as point of contact for clients, proactively ensuring that case files and case management system reflect current contact information and status updates on case developments and child’s wellbeing., • Conducts regular check-ins with the child for direct representation cases, particularly in cases in which case adjudication is delayed; updates attorney and senior paralegal regarding new developments, as needed., • Assists in case audit efforts for pro bono cases, ensuring that updates from pro bono attorneys regarding case status and child’s wellbeing are timely and accurately recorded., • Conducts an initial assessment of case referrals received against case acceptance criteria and program priorities., • Ensures appropriate processing and data entry for referrals and intakes., • Liaises with Social Services Coordinators regarding social services needs and referrals; assists with social services projects depending on office needs; works collaboratively to achieve programmatic goals where legal services/social services intersect. Qualifications and Requirements:, • Bachelor's or undergraduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience; or high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience., • Must be fluent in English and Spanish (for direct communication with the children we serve and their caregivers, the majority of whom are Spanish speaking)., • Minimum of one year of experience conducting legal intakes or interviewing children in a professional setting., • Excellent organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail., • Ability to travel (locally) as assigned., • Ability to work within an office environment and have regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, IM, and email with KIND's team., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)., • Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities., • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate., • Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.

Job DescriptionSenior FOIA ParalegalEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.- Redact and code responsive documents. - Perform legal research.- Draft legal documents. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.- Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.- Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions - Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.- The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.- Ability to work independently- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have:- Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. - Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. - Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout the Company e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time. In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: Position Summary e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior IP Paralegal to join our dynamic, high-growth beauty company and be a key partner in our small but mighty legal department (one General Counsel, two VP, Assistant General Counsels, and two other Senior Paralegals). This role will be responsible for providing high level legal support in the management and development of our global trademark portfolio and other IP-related matters. Responsibilities: • Assist in managing trademark portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel under guidance, • Perform and analyze trademark clearance searches, and provide guidance on product names and slogans, • Review and analyze trademark watch notices, • Coordinate with outside counsel for new filings, prosecution, and other trademark matters, • Review advertising and marketing materials for proper trademark usage and accuracy of marketing claims and sufficiency of corresponding substantiation, • Support intellectual property legal compliance initiatives, including internal training, trademark use guidelines across multiple jurisdictions, and issue spotting, • Communicate with internal business teams regarding brand protection/IP prosecution needs and deadlines, • Collect Statements of Use and first use dates for trademark prosecution, • Formal document management: obtaining signatures for trademark and patent documents (i.e. declarations, assignments, Apostille certification, powers of attorney), • Conduct online investigations of possible infringements, • Conduct copyright searching and application filing, • Manage matters efficiently with appropriate supervision, escalating issues as needed and coordinating with senior members of the legal department and outside counsel when requiredRequirements:, • Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required, • 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house paralegal experience., • In-house experience with managing a global portfolio is preferred., • Strong understanding of domestic and international trademark processes, • Proficiency in conducting trademark clearance searches and managing trademark watch notices, • Advanced proficiency in the use of IP portfolio management and docketing software, and MS Office for the creation and editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, • Working knowledge of patents, copyrights, trade dress and domain names, • Highly motivated and excited to learn all facets of intellectual property, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail, • Must be highly organized and experienced at tracking multiple matters simultaneously, • Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments and adhere to deadlines, • Willingness to assist, when and where needed

Senior Associate, Paralegal - US Retail Regulatory Group. We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Paralegal - US Retail Regulatory Group to join our Legal team. Paralegal certificate from a business school, college, or university, or equivalent experience as a paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal for our Investment Management Practice Group. The Senior Parale

Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred).

A law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to provide essential support to attorneys in managing family law cases like divorce and child custody.

A leading legal consulting firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal specializing in M&A and public markets.

Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (Preferred).

Senior Corporate Paralegal (Credit Structuring Specialist). Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field.

The Corporate and Securities practice group with Dechert LLP is hiring for a Senior Paralegal to join the firm's New York office. Responsibilities include (1) providing deal support for the C&S attorneys and (2) taking a lead role in managing the C&S paralegal program by, among other things, supervi

Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Cooley attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned. Fund Formation Senior Paralegal. Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Paralegal – US Retail Regulatory Group to join our Legal team. Paralegal certificate from a business school, college, or university, or equivalent experience as a paralegal in a corporate, government, or private law firm setting.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a dynamic legal environment and is eager to contribute to both strategic corporate initiatives and day-to-day legal operations. Bachel

A boutique commercial litigation firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in commercial litigation. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years paralegal experience, including 5 years in commercial litigation, with excellent organizational and communication skills.

A nationally recognized paralegal certification or an ABA accredited paralegal degree AND 2 years' experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart's job description OR 3 years' experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or ot

The Corporate Paralegal will provide advanced support on a broad range of complex corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, venture capital, securities, securities finance, debt/finance, real estate, tax-related corporate filings, bankruptcy-relat

CGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exem

The Real Estate Senior Paralegal plays a key role in supporting the Real Estate Department's attorneys and title specialist on construction loan originations and other commercial real estate matters, following each matter from its inception through the closing and post-closing phases. Minimum of 5-1

Based in our New York City office, the Senior IP Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys and other paralegal staff in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, document review and production, docket management, document organization, drafting and r

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal. Training paralegals and new attorneys in local office and department procedures and technical aspects of the paralegal area of expertise. A bachelor's degree (and signed declaration if located in a California office) or a paralegal certificate from an

The Opportunity We’re hiring an experienced Paralegal to play a key role supporting our attorneys throughout all stages of commercial litigation. What Youll Do Organize, sort, and summarize case information and files to support efficient case management Draft letters, reports, and initial vers

Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, Paralegal certification OR experience in a customer facing or client service-oriented role. Fragomen's Senior Business Immigration Analyst position will provide you with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business, as well as offer training, dev

Senior Business Immigration Analyst. About the Role: Fragomen's Senior Business Immigration Analyst position will provide you with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business, as well as offer training, development, and long-term growth opportunities. How will you make a difference a

The Senior Paralegal also supports Paralegal(s) and other non-attorney staff and interns as needed with training and development of paralegal staff in collaboration with Staff Attorneys, Senior Attorneys and Managing Attorneys. Onboards and trains, paralegals, including conducting initial and ongoin

Senior Paralegal (Hybrid Role - New York). This position will closely support and work collaboratively with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Senior Counsel for IP and Marketing, Corporate Counsel, and other professionals across various business units on a range of legal and administrativ

Based in our New York office, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal and administrative support for corporate transactions, including drafting and managing corporate documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating filings, leveraging AI tools, and assi

Senior International Trademark Paralegal - New York, NY.

Global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal - Restructuring & Special Situations (RSS). Training paralegals and new attorneys in local office and department procedures and technical aspects of the paralegal area of expertise. A minimum of six (6) years of equivalent experience as a paralegal.

Senior Paralegal (Non-Profit) - Manhattan. AHRC New York City is seeking a Senior Paralegal for their Administrative department. Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Position Overview The Paralegal is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys within the firm’s immigration practice. Basic Qualifications Must be fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) High School Diploma/GED Minimum of 2 years of work experie

A sophisticated and growing business law firm in New York City is seeking a seasoned Corporate Paralegal to support its expanding corporate and transactional practice.

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will oversee U. Senior Corporate Paralegal - NY, NY. A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to support legal and compliance functions.

The Senior Paralegal will be an integral part of the team in supporting clients with formations, financings, mergers, public offerings, and client governance. Wilson Sonsini is looking for a Senior Paralegal to sit in our New York office and work with attorneys in our dynamic Corporate Department. B

LHH is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading AmLaw 100 law firm for a Senior Corporate Paralegal to join its growing transactional team. Transactional Paralegal Supervisor and offers exposure to sophisticated matters, significant responsibility, and long-term growth. Preferred: ABA

We are seeking a Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join our team. Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Real Estate, or related field. Proven experience (5+ years) as a Real Estate Paralegal or similar role.

The Senior Paralegal will be an integral part of the team in supporting clients with formations, financings, mergers, public offerings, and client governance. Wilson Sonsini is looking for a Senior Paralegal to sit in our New York office and work with attorneys in our dynamic Corporate Department. B

Connect Staffing is working with an international law firm to fill a Senior Litigation Paralegal opening in the firm's New York office. Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate, or equivalent law firm experience.

Additionally, the Senior Paralegal Specialist will manage junior paralegals including on-boarding, training, and staffing, and other special projects as the needs arise. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Senior Paralegal Specialist to support our Private Wealth Department. The Senior Par

CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support the Department of Justice's mission. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials. The Senior Paralegal role works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the USAO in a fast-paced setting and assist in the i

We are working with a global law firm that seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join their team. The Senior Paralegal will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys by managing complex cases, conducting legal research, and ensuring the smooth operation of legal proceedi

The firm is seeking a senior corporate paralegal to provide comprehensive support on complex corporate transactions across multiple practice areas, including M&A, private equity, finance, capital markets, and emerging companies. The paralegal will support transaction closings by preparing signature

Under the supervision of Associate Legal Counsel - Litigation, the Senior Paralegal - Legal Service of Process and Discovery serves as the senior operational and subject‑matter lead for the Bank’s end‑to‑end handling of legal process and supports most discovery matters. The Senior Paralegal