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Zūm · 11 hours ago

Litigation Paralegal

Zūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup focused on transforming the school transportation industry. The Litigation Paralegal will manage a dynamic litigation docket, collaborate with in-house and outside counsel, and support the legal team in various litigation processes and improvements.

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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Own and manage a docket of personal injury, employment, and other litigation matters
Collaborate closely with outside counsel, in-house attorneys, claims professionals, and safety teams to move cases forward
Assist with the litigation hold process and the document collection process for litigation, subpoenas, and regulatory matters
Maintain and update case records, timelines, and other critical data
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and improving contracts, policies, and procedures
Standardize the end-to-end matter management lifecycle to ensure consistent data capture and seamless transitions from initial intake through to final resolution
Support legal team in organizing and maintaining eDiscovery workflows and document review processes
Drive process improvements that enhance data accuracy, team efficiency, and our ability to meet financial reporting and audit requirements
Design, develop, refine, and simplify legal processes to increase efficiency, support scalability, and ensure quality
Collaborate with attorneys and cross-functional partners to identify responsive datasets and coordinate technical collections
Conduct first-pass review of invoices from external counsel and vendors and assist with managing e-billing
Contribute to special projects and process innovation initiatives that align with Legal's operational goals
Proactively identify potential legal risks and provide recommendations for mitigation

Qualification

Litigation managementEDiscovery workflowsDocument collectionContract draftingFinancial managementCross-functional collaborationDetail-orientedCommunicationOrganizational skillsTeam-first mindset

Required

5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or related field
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (paralegal certification is a plus)
Take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
Communicate clearly and professionally, with strong judgment and a high level of discretion
Maintain a team-first mindset - no task is too big or too small
Bring a strong EQ and collaborative spirit to everything you do

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Holidays
Wellness
Vacation
And more

Company

Zūm

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Zūm has reimagined student transportation— managing every vehicle, driver, passenger, parent, and ride on a single platform.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$399.58M
Key Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGICSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-06-04Grant· $32M
2024-04-10Series Unknown
2024-01-31Series E· $140M

Leadership Team

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Ritu Narayan
Founder and CEO
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Vivek Garg
Co-Founder & COO
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