Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.

Job Description

The Complex Commercial Ligation Paralegal (CCL Paralegal) works closely with and provides support to the Firm on complex commercial litigation matters. The CCL Paralegal is responsible for the day-to-day management of litigation matters including assistance with pleadings, correspondence, document files and databases; and assistance with deposition logistics, hearing and trial preparation.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:

Case Management

• Well versed in filing procedures of federal, state, and local courts.
• Understands court rules and procedures, including familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and state equivalents.
• Expertise to finalize substantive pleadings and discovery requests/responses.
• Substantively cite-check and format citations in accordance with Bluebook standard.
• Draft standard documents such as pro hac vice motions, proposed orders, notices of appearance, summonses, and affidavits of service.
• Coordinate service of complaints, discovery and subpoenas.
• Maintain electronic case files, including pleadings and discovery.
• Monitor dockets and calendar court appearances and deadlines.
• Assist with document review and manage productions using e-discovery software.
• Assist with depositions (including preparation and service of deposition notices and subpoenas, coordinating court reporters, and preparation of exhibits).
• Assist with trial logistics, trial preparation, and post-trial (including preparation of materials for trial, in-court assistance, and post-trial filings).
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, Case Notebook, Pacer Pro and Relativity.
• Maintain confidential information in a profession manner.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist paralegal coordinator with staffing requests, distribution of workload and development of training programs.
• Set team priorities for filings and briefs to maximize efficiency, meet deadlines and anticipate requirements.
• Work with attorney team to formulate and implement discovery plans and communicate conflicts; act as lead during complex discovery projects.
• Train and mentor less experienced paralegals.
• Participate in recruiting efforts in screening and interviewing candidates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A minimum of 4 years of complex litigation experience, including service as the lead paralegal at complex trials.
• Understands and applies current information, technology, resources, methods and procedures necessary to perform assigned work.
• Accepts responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes; does not make excuses for errors or problems. Understands that one’s individual performance directly affects business results.
• Actively works with supervising attorneys to balance projects; and to identify and address conflicting project demands.
• Analyzes problems, develops effective solutions and understands implications of proposed solutions. Makes appropriate and timely decisions.
• Communicates clearly and concisely in written / verbal communications. Proactively communicates to facilitate workflow, teamwork and efficiency. Chooses appropriate communication tools and utilizes technology to facilitate communications.
• Produces high quality work; is efficient, accurate and has good attention to detail; consistently strives to improve performance; seeks opportunities to develop professionally and expand job knowledge. Displays high level of personal integrity.
• Works effectively with co-workers as part of the team to get the job accomplished. Flexible and open-minded, willing to share and exchange ideas/suggestions.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with strong academic record.

Estimated salary range is $80,000 - $90,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.