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Company Description

Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace LLP has been serving clients throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Region since 1933. We provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses, covering matters such as business law, estate planning, litigation, and property transactions. Our long-standing reputation and dedication to our clients' varied legal needs make us a trusted name in the legal community.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Estate Litigation Legal Assistant located in Pittsburgh, PA. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for formatting legal documents, providing administrative assistance, supporting attorneys in Orphans' Court litigation matters, and maintaining communications with the courts and clients. Day-to-day tasks include drafting and filing legal documents, managing schedules, coordinating with clients, and conducting relevant legal research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Legal Documents
• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in Administrative Assistance and as a Legal Assistant
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Orphans' Court is a plus

About Us

Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events. Our nationally renowned attorneys are committed to ensuring the best results for our clients through persistence and zealous representation. We have achieved successful resolutions in some of the most challenging cases in the industry, including 9/11 World Trade Center litigation, Child Victims Act, mass torts, pharmaceutical drug litigation, product liability litigation, environmental litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

Position Overview

We are seeking an associate to join our firm to work on various projects, including those involving mass tort product liability, general negligence and sex abuse.

The ideal candidate should be organized, have excellent spoken and written communication skills, and prepared to efficiently and professionally correspond with courts and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents
• Drafting complaints
• Conducting legal research
• Reviewing medical records
• Maintaining extensive client contact by phone, email, and in-person

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the New York State Bar or pending admission

Family Law Associate Attorney (Menlo Park or San Ramon)

FLICKER KERIN, LLP has an opening in our Menlo Park or San Ramon office for a full-time family law attorney (office location determined by candidate’s preference). Our exceptional team of attorneys and staff are the driving force behind the high-quality legal expertise our clients rely on. We recognize that our employees' success and well-being are integral to our success, and therefore, prioritize a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

We offer a flexible work setup, with attorneys primarily working from home and in the office one day, preferably two days, and as needed for client meetings, deadlines, and staff management. Our firm has a strong reputation in the community for integrity and exceptional legal acumen, and our experienced attorneys dedicate considerable time to mentoring our employees, fostering their professional growth and development.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA), an employer-funded 401k/profit-sharing contribution, and opportunities to earn quarterly performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from multiple partners, effectively prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Independently make court appearances and manage family law hearings on behalf of clients.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with paralegals, law clerks, fellow attorneys, and administrative staff.
• Communicate clearly, skillfully, and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, consultants, etc.

Skills and Experience

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and should have completed 1 to 7 years of licensed family law experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Xspouse, Clio, Lawyaw, and Lawgic is preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent research skills and comfort with numerous research tools (WestLaw, Attorney’s Briefcase, online resources, and hardcover reference materials).
• Candidate should possess excellent writing skills to draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other legal documents.

Expected Hours of Work

• Associates are expected to work during the firm’s regular business hours, 5 days per week, and be available for additional work when required by case load.

Starting salary is between $120,000 and $180,000, depending on family law experience. Please reply to this ad with your resume and cover letter. Candidacy responses will be kept confidential.

Join our team and be part of a firm that values your growth, offers flexibility, and rewards your performance. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks a senior-level attorney or Partner to join its Insurance Services group in its Chicago office.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, representing national and international insurance clients across a broad range of complex coverage areas, including but not limited to bad faith, professional liability, pollution, construction defect, personal and advertising injury, cyber liability, and excess liability matters.

In this position, the attorney will play a meaningful role in counseling clients on coverage analysis, risk assessment, and litigation strategy. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing coverage opinions, reservation-of-rights letters, and declaratory judgment pleadings; managing discovery and motion practice; taking and defending depositions; participating in mediations and settlement negotiations; and collaborating with trial teams through resolution. Senior candidates may also supervise junior attorneys, contribute to practice group initiatives, and support business development efforts through client engagement and thought leadership.

Position Requirements:

• Admission to the Illinois Bar and good standing are required.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of substantive experience handling insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation in state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated experience with first-party and third-party insurance coverage disputes is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities, along with the ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Experience working directly with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and in-house counsel is a plus.
• Partner-level candidates should have a portable book of business or a demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, though a book is not required for senior associate candidates.

This role offers a clear runway for professional growth within a nationally recognized Insurance Services practice. Hinshaw is committed to attorney development and provides structured mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities early. Attorneys are entrusted with sophisticated matters and client-facing responsibility, enabling them to build both technical depth and strategic perspective.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

To apply, please submit your resume and unofficial law school transcript.

Salary is starting at $150,000. The displayed salary range is for applicants with 5+ years of experience who will perform work in Chicago, IL, if selected for the role, and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined by internal equity, the internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). It does not discriminate in employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Private Wealth Paralegal

The Private Wealth Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position requires appropriate client and advisor contact. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

The Private Wealth Paralegal can sit in our Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Client billable hour requirement: 1,550 hours annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all aspects of trusts and estates in probate.
• Prepare and file probate documents in order to open and/or close estates, as well as prepare all requisite documents relative to trusts and estates in probate.
• Collect and distribute estate/decedent’s assets by contacting banks, brokerage houses, and appraisers.Prepare receipts and releases.Open, establish, and maintain estate checking accounts.
• Compile all information required to prepare gift and estate tax returns.Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns including the court inventory.Review completed tax returns, prepare checks, obtain necessary signatures, and forward to the IRS.Forward executed tax returns to accountants; maintain archival files.
• Coordinate asset transfers and funding of trusts.If necessary, communicate with necessary parties relative to appropriate funding.
• Prepare for federal audit or state gift/estate tax audits.
• Research and investigate any requests, problems or issues, and resolve with appropriate parties.
• Prepare initial drafts of client correspondence and memos.
• Responsible for client contact and communication to clients.
• Perform file organization and maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• On a case-by-case basis, may supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and five or more years progressive trust administration experience managing all aspects of trust accounts are required, preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required.Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other trust-related databases , Internet research, due diligence, Excel, Access, Outlook, and MS Word preferred. Applicable knowledge of legal and investment terminology with a strong trust administration background and proficiency in West’s Federal Estate Tax program and fiduciary income tax forms and extensions.Ability to prepare federal and state estate tax returns, as well as familiarity with estate and gift tax return software programs, highly desirable.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate trust/estate data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.Ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‑mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.Ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position’s responsibilities.
• Ability to identify and analyze probate trust/estate issues and inquiries and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow.Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare probate and trust/estate-related documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability and availability to travel to other firm locations when required.

For our New York office, the annualized salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP is a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal with 9+ years of solid experience to join our Corporate and Commercial Transactions team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial financing
• Draft and review corporate governance documents, operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements
• Prepare and maintain corporate entity formations, foreign qualifications, and compliance filings
• Conduct UCC searches, filings, and due diligence reviews
• Manage transactional closings, including preparing closing checklists, coordinating deliverables, and handling post-closing matters
• Draft stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and ancillary deal documentation
• Assist in drafting promissory notes, security agreements, and corporate resolutions
• Research corporate records and compliance matters using public records and informational databases

Requirements:

• ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate
• Extensive experience with corporate transactions, entity management, and UCC matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Clio, and online legal databases
• Strong understanding of corporate structures, financing transactions, and regulatory filings
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Notary Public certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Secured and Unsecured Transactions
• Entity Formations & Foreign Qualifications
• Stock Purchase Agreements & Asset Purchase Agreements
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Searches & Filings
• Due Diligence & Corporate Research
• Loan Documentation & Financing Transactions
• Corporate Resolutions & Board Meeting Minutes
• Orchestrating & Coordinating Closings
• Preparing & Maintaining Closing Binders
• Researching Online Public Records & Information Databases
• Experience working with Clio practice management software

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate transactional paralegal looking to join a sophisticated legal team. Please apply with a current resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

McCarter & English is looking for a business immigration paralegal in our New York NY office. Must be organized, accurate, able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a deadline driven environment. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Interested candidates should please submit their resume and writing sample to Christine Lydon at

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies program required.
• Must have both NIV and IV experience.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The Opportunity

Murtaugh LLP is seeking a mid-level Business Litigation Attorney (5–8 years) to join our Irvine office. This role focuses on complex disputes involving:

• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Business torts and breach of fiduciary duty
• Real estate litigation (quiet title, co-ownership disputes, commercial property conflicts)
• Breach of contract and commercial disputes
• Construction defect and delay claims

We are not looking for a generalist. We are looking for a lawyer who wants to build depth in sophisticated business and real estate litigation and take meaningful responsibility on high-impact matters.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a "sit in the background" position. We are looking for a self-starter who takes initiative, drives cases forward, and actively shapes strategy. We are not seeking someone who waits to be assigned the next task.

You will:

• Have direct client contact
• Develop case strategy with partners
• Take and defend depositions
• Argue motions
• Attend mediations
• Play a meaningful role in trial preparation

If you want ownership, mentorship, and a clear path forward — this is that opportunity.

About Murtaugh LLP

Founded in 1979, Murtaugh LLP is a Irvine-based firm with a strong presence in business litigation, real estate, construction, corporate transactions, and trusts & estates. We have approximately 20 lawyers and are growing our litigation team to meet increasing demand in business disputes throughout Southern California.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 – $225,000 DOE
• Performance-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Reasonable billable hour expectations
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with 3% firm contribution
• Full medical, dental & vision coverage
• Subsidized ClassPass membership
• Strong administrative and paralegal support (2–3:1 attorney-to-secretary ratio)

Culture & Growth

• Direct partner mentoring
• Monthly attorney dinners
• Ongoing litigation training
• Clear path for advancement
• Collegial, team-oriented environment

We believe strong lawyers thrive in collaborative environments with real support and real opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California litigation experience
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Experience in business disputes, partnership litigation, commercial contract disputes, or real estate litigation
• Strong motion practice and deposition experience
• Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills
• Client-facing confidence and professionalism
• Self-starter with strong initiative (we are looking for someone who proactively drives cases forward, identifies strategic opportunities, and takes ownership rather than waiting for direction)

Who This Is Perfect For

• A mid-level associate ready for more responsibility
• A litigator at a large firm seeking better culture and partnership visibility
• A business litigation attorney who wants more courtroom and strategy exposure

If you're ready to handle meaningful business disputes in a collaborative, growth-oriented firm, we'd love to connect.

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the Talent and Career Strategy team, the Senior Paralegal provides advanced legal support throughout all phases of complex litigation and investigations while overseeing and directing the work of junior and midlevel paralegals. This role combines high-level case management responsibilities with team leadership, workflow coordination, and quality oversight. The Senior Paralegal will also play a critical role in fact development, evidence preservation, regulatory response, and risk mitigation. The Senior Paralegal operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages multiple matters at once, and serves as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and external vendors.

This position demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technologies.Extensive knowledge of court procedures, discovery processes, legal cite checking, and trial preparation is required, as the Senior Paralegal will serve as a subject matter resource to ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures while helping to drive operational efficiency across matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Litigation, Investigation, & Case Management Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of large, complex litigation matters from inception through post-trial, including attending and supporting depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Apply advanced knowledge of federal and state procedural rules and electronic filing requirements; implement and maintain case calendaring and docketing systems, ensure accuracy of key dates, and provide guidance on court-related procedural questions.
• Prepare templates and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related legal documents; assist with proofreading, legal cite-checking, Bluebook compliance, and case law retrieval.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files in accordance with firm protocols; manage high volumes of documents, including client and third-party communications, client collections, productions, deposition materials, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with document collection, Relativity database setup, and management, including document production.
• Perform complex data analysis, tracking, and discovery management within Relativity, including document review and database searches.
• Prepare, organize, and manage exhibits and trial materials, including pleadings, witness preparation materials, trial notebooks, deposition designations, demonstratives, and digital courtroom presentations (e.g., Trial Director, OnCue).
• Assist attorneys with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Assist attorneys with preparing materials for witness interviews, including pulling documents from Relativity and organizing materials into binders for witness interviews.

Leadership & Training Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior and midlevel paralegals assigned to your matters.
• Review documents and filings of other teams members for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with paralegal onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Identify stretch assignments for more junior members of the team to build advanced litigation or investigative skills.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior paralegals, including instruction on firm litigation procedures and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 or specialized litigation firm, with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills appropriate for a senior-level role.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and relevant State procedural rules and electronic filing requirements, with strong familiarity with Federal and State court rules, case management systems, and e-filing databases.
• Experience drafting pleadings, and discovery requests and responses, with proficiency in legal cite-checking and Bluebook standards.
• Working knowledge of docketing applications (e.g., CompuLaw, PACER), litigation support and transcript management tools (e.g., TextMap, CaseMap, Opus2, NetDocuments), and document review/e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), legal research platforms (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw), and document management/PDF tools (e.g. Kofax, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime, travel, and handle after-hours filings and deliverables as needed.
• This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at least four days per week (Monday–Thursday).

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role in San Francisco is:

• 6 – 10 years: $125,000 - $150,000
• 11 – 20 years: $135,000 - $165,000
• 20+ Years: $145,000 - $175,000

The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the Talent and Career Strategy team, the Senior Paralegal provides advanced legal support throughout all phases of complex litigation and investigations while overseeing and directing the work of junior and midlevel paralegals. This role combines high-level case management responsibilities with team leadership, workflow coordination, and quality oversight. The Senior Paralegal will also play a critical role in fact development, evidence preservation, regulatory response, and risk mitigation. The Senior Paralegal operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages multiple matters at once, and serves as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and external vendors.

This position demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in litigation support technologies.Extensive knowledge of court procedures, discovery processes, legal cite checking, and trial preparation is required, as the Senior Paralegal will serve as a subject matter resource to ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures while helping to drive operational efficiency across matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Litigation, Investigation, & Case Management Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of large, complex litigation matters from inception through post-trial, including attending and supporting depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
• Apply advanced knowledge of federal and state procedural rules and electronic filing requirements; implement and maintain case calendaring and docketing systems, ensure accuracy of key dates, and provide guidance on court-related procedural questions.
• Prepare templates and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related legal documents; assist with proofreading, legal cite-checking, Bluebook compliance, and case law retrieval.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files in accordance with firm protocols; manage high volumes of documents, including client and third-party communications, client collections, productions, deposition materials, exhibits, and trial materials.
• Assist attorneys with document collection, Relativity database setup, and management, including document production.
• Perform complex data analysis, tracking, and discovery management within Relativity, including document review and database searches.
• Prepare, organize, and manage exhibits and trial materials, including pleadings, witness preparation materials, trial notebooks, deposition designations, demonstratives, and digital courtroom presentations (e.g., Trial Director, OnCue).
• Assist attorneys with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Assist attorneys with preparing materials for witness interviews, including pulling documents from Relativity and organizing materials into binders for witness interviews.

Leadership & Training Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior and midlevel paralegals assigned to your matters.
• Review documents and filings of other teams members for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with paralegal onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Identify stretch assignments for more junior members of the team to build advanced litigation or investigative skills.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior paralegals, including instruction on firm litigation procedures and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 or specialized litigation firm, with demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills appropriate for a senior-level role.
• Expert knowledge of Federal and relevant State procedural rules and electronic filing requirements, with strong familiarity with Federal and State court rules, case management systems, and e-filing databases.
• Experience drafting pleadings, and discovery requests and responses, with proficiency in legal cite-checking and Bluebook standards.
• Working knowledge of docketing applications (e.g., CompuLaw, PACER), litigation support and transcript management tools (e.g., TextMap, CaseMap, Opus2, NetDocuments), and document review/e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), legal research platforms (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw), and document management/PDF tools (e.g. Kofax, Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime, travel, and handle after-hours filings and deliverables as needed.
• This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at least four days per week (Monday–Thursday).

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000-$165,000 in New York. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.