Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 1 day ago
Paralegal - Litigation (Financial Services)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is a top law firm in the U.S. seeking a Paralegal – Litigation (Financial Services) to join their New York office. The role involves providing advanced support for financial services litigation and arbitration, with responsibilities including case management, legal document preparation, and assisting with trial proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a central point of communication for financial services case teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all matter and project assignments
Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems specific to deadlines, including litigation, FINRA and other arbitration hearings, in collaboration with legal assistants, secretaries, and docketing personnel
Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files and document collections for litigation and arbitrations before FINRA, JAMS and AAA, including the use of modern document management systems and platforms
Assist with the preparation, review, and proofreading of legal documents, including litigation and arbitration filings and other documents such as regulatory filings, and reports for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to jurisdictional standards. This includes proofreading legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy and verifying citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements
Coordinate and manage court filings, regulatory filings and submissions, and compliance reporting, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional processes and requirements and/or specific jurisdiction-specific systems
Conduct advanced fact research and analysis using online databases, public agencies, courts, and other sources; specifically including research associated with financial services matters, such as regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, audits, industry-specific litigation, and agency rulings (e.g., FINRA decisions, SEC notices, etc.). Prepare detailed memoranda summarizing results
Manage specialized document collections, including discovery, witness files, and other subject/issue files and documents
Draft initial versions of discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission), responses, pleadings, and other documents tailored to financial services industry disputes, transactional diligence, or regulatory inquiries
Collaborate with Practice Support and eDiscovery Project Managers, and outside service provider support teams to ensure accurate collection and handling of electronically stored information (ESI)
Coordinate with internal resources and outside service providers (as needed) for document productions and review; perform quality control assessments of service provider work
Execute database searches to retrieve relevant documents for utilization in litigation, arbitration and regulatory compliance matters, including deposition exhibit preparation and other evidentiary needs
Draft privilege logs and perform initial document reviews to identify responsiveness, relevance, and privilege and address issues of attorney-client privilege and regulatory concerns involving enforcement agencies
Summarize deposition transcripts and manage/track depositions
Assist with all-phases of mediation, arbitration, regulatory board hearings (e.g., FINRA, SEC enforcement proceedings, etc.), or trial proceedings, including preparation of exhibit and witness lists, deposition designations, witness preparation, and trial briefs
Coordinate logistics with regulatory board personnel, hearing and/or court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and necessary trial support vendors, ensuring compliance with agency protocols (e.g., FINRA arbitration rules, SEC investigative hearings, etc.)
Familiarity with hearing board and/or courtroom technology and presentation tools, helping to ensure seamless integration with courtroom personnel and other counsel
Provide on-site trial or hearing support for financial services disputes, agency actions, or other litigation or arbitration matters, including managing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, assisting with direct and cross-examination materials and other pertinent trial presentation materials, and summarizing trial testimony
Supervise document clerks, or other firm personnel, during trial/hearing preparation and proceedings
Record billable time and tasks in compliance with firm policies and client billing protocols; ensure timely submission of time entries
Submit accurate records of hours worked in accordance with firm deadlines
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, adhering to schedules for breaks, lunches, and meetings
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position
Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study highly recommended
Prior work in the legal services industry in litigation and/or arbitration matters
Exceptional attention to detail to navigate complex financial filings and compliance materials
Exceptional time and task management abilities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for drafting and editing complex documents and spreadsheets
Proficiency in the use of legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document retention databases (iManage, NetDocuments), and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files
Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity
Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules
Preferred
Experience with FINRA, JAMS and/or AAA arbitrations and/or federal/state financial courts
Familiarity with financial services-specific rules and practices (e.g., SEC compliance submissions, broker-dealer oversight, arbitrations under FINRA Code of Arbitration)
Familiarity in the use of trial support software (Trial Director, OnCue)
Benefits
Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Voluntary long term care
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Company
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.
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