Paralegal, Litigation

OpenAI•San Francisco, CA

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

OpenAI’s Legal team plays an indispensable role in advancing OpenAI's mission by navigating futuristic, foundational legal issues in AI. This is the team for you if you care deeply about doing meaningful and novel work with a team of technology lawyers. The team is composed of various backgrounds, including technology, venture capital, M&A, employment, and tax law. We’re growing our world-class Litigation and Regulatory team and seek an experienced Senior-level Paralegal to support litigation, dispute resolution, and certain regulatory matters related to our business. This role is highly cross-functional across OpenAI, including work across our Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, and Executive teams. In addition, you will help develop/improve processes and programs to help our team operate efficiently. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Requirements

6+ years experience as a litigation paralegal on complex matters at an innovative technology company, law firm, or in-house legal department
A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise good judgment in the face of ambiguity
Interest in OpenAI's mission and values

Responsibilities

Drive case management support including case team coordination, outside counsel management, overall organization and tracking, issue/risk spotting
Conduct fact investigations including collaborating with teams/individuals throughout the company, document and data identification/collection, witness management and coordination
Execute legal preservation efforts and track legal holds
Develop/Drive process and programs that help our team operate more efficiently