Paralegal

Equinix • Tampa, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Equinix seeks a Paralegal (or Practice Assistant) to support its portfolio of litigation, external investigation, and dispute resolution matters at a pivotal point in the company’s growth and visibility. The role will support cases across commercial, employment, real estate, government enforcement, injury, intellectual property, and other subject areas for a global litigation team. This position also will assist with third-party subpoenas and participate in cross-functional case management and other initiatives, including to support adjacent Employment and Risk Management teams. Candidates ideally will be based in Toronto, Dallas, Denver, or Tampa, although we may be able to consider placements in other U.S. cities where we have office locations. Equinix follows a hybrid work policy requiring in-office attendance a minimum of two days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm, government, or in-house setting, with demonstrated project management capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with large-scale eDiscovery
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, fast-paced workload and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
• Willingness to develop new areas of expertise and pitch in on a wide variety of projects to support a lean, collegial legal team

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SFDC and legal contract management software is a plus
• Notary Public certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support for case management, in partnership with internal managing attorneys
• Performing internal case analysis, coordinating witness interviews, reviewing filings, preparing correspondence, and supporting discovery in assigned matters, including by handling legal holds and document collection and production efforts
• Shaping and managing internal processes for case tracking and file management, including with respect to law enforcement requests, third-party subpoenas, service of process, and other intake platforms
• Managing settlement payment processing, to include preparation of internal forms and alignment with budget-holders and finance personnel
• Assisting with global case reporting and internal web page and database management
• Supporting internal cost management and RFP initiatives
• Communicating efficiently and effectively with stakeholders in the legal department and throughout the company
• Navigating competing workflows, setting appropriate priorities with internal clients and outside counsel, and delivering results within agreed timelines

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary plans
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system
• Optional benefit plans
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
• Vacation
• Personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees