Paralegal - Corporate Transaction & Business Litigation

Lewis Brisbois•Akron, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Paralegal to join our team. This position will support all litigation attorneys handling complex corporate transactions and business litigation and perform a broad range of case related duties under the supervision of an attorney. Tasks include managing large volumes of records, documents, evidence and exhibits with accuracy and organization; preparing third-party discovery subpoenas and trial subpoenas; supporting deposition, hearing and trial preparation, maintain litigation calendars and deadlines; preparing, maintaining and monitoring closing checklists for major transactions. This position requires involvement in the transaction and knowledge of the various closing documents.

Requirements

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in corporate, corporate transactions and business litigation, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures
Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and document management systems such as iManage
Exceptional organizational skills and comfort managing a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload
Background in corporate transactions, including and not limited to merger and acquisitions, business litigation
This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Responsibilities

Managing large volumes of records, documents, evidence and exhibits with accuracy and organization
Preparing third-party discovery subpoenas and trial subpoenas
Supporting deposition, hearing and trial preparation
Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines
Preparing, maintaining and monitoring closing checklists for major transactions
Involvement in the transaction and knowledge of the various closing documents