Paralegal - Corporate Transaction & Business Litigation

About the role

The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw100 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.

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
• Maintaining litigation calendars and deadlines
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring closing checklists for major transactions
• 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

Benefits

• 401k with employer match
• Sick and vacation time
• Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team