Paralegal Specialist (Antitrust Litigation)

Goodwin Procter•Boston, DC

About The Position

The Antitrust Litigation Paralegal Specialist is an integral member of Goodwin’s Trials, Investigations & Litigation team, supporting attorneys on complex antitrust matters through all phases of litigation, from case inception and discovery through trial and appeal. The role calls for an experienced litigation paralegal who can independently manage significant case responsibilities, coordinate complex discovery and case activity, support court filings and deposition preparation, and help drive trial readiness. The position requires strong complex-litigation experience, sound judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively on fast-moving, document-intensive matters. Goodwin paralegals work side-by-side with attorneys to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective legal services on sophisticated matters. They take ownership of complex assignments, anticipate case-team needs, and help identify effective approaches to the work. This position works closely with attorneys, paralegals, case assistants, other Legal Services teams, and outside vendors. The position is eligible for overtime. The target salary range varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: $150,000–$165,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent qualifying work experience.
7–10+ years of relevant litigation paralegal experience, including significant experience supporting complex litigation matters.
Demonstrated experience managing complex discovery, document productions, depositions, court filings, and trial preparation.
Experience working with large document collections and e-discovery or document-review platforms.
Strong understanding of litigation procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge independently to sophisticated matters.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and ability to identify and resolve issues independently while knowing when attorney guidance is appropriate.
Ability to understand broader matter objectives and anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.
Ability to carry knowledge and best practices from one matter to another and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively as part of geographically dispersed case teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfort working with litigation technology and e-discovery tools.

Nice To Haves

Antitrust litigation experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage substantive paralegal responsibilities across all phases of complex antitrust litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and appellate proceedings.
Coordinate complex discovery, including document collection, review, production, and management of electronically stored information.
Assist with developing and administering document-review workflows and databases, coordinating with attorneys, discovery teams, vendors, and other case resources.
Manage document productions and maintain organized, accurate case files and supporting materials.
Collect and organize information and materials from clients, opposing parties, and third parties, including electronic data and physical evidence, and maintain appropriate chain-of-custody records.
Prepare and maintain chronologies, factual summaries, memoranda, charts, timelines, and other case materials for attorney review and use.
Assist with deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, prior testimony, and other relevant case information.
Prepare and maintain privilege logs and support other privilege-review processes.
Conduct factual and legal research using public records, court resources, and electronic information sources, and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Perform and oversee cite checking, proofreading, and quality control of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Support court filings and monitor applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
Research prior testimony and publications of expert witnesses and organize expert-related materials.
Coordinate pretrial and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, trial databases, logistics, and trial-site support; attend trials as needed.
Compile complex factual and case information into clear charts, graphs, timelines, and other demonstratives.
Take ownership of assigned workstreams, anticipate case-team needs, and independently address issues as they arise.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, case assistants, other Legal Services teams, and outside vendors to ensure efficient and effective execution of case responsibilities.
Proactively maintain knowledge of developments, procedures, and best practices relevant to the practice group.