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Senior Litigation Paralegal

CoinFlip · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Legal$110k–$130k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Litigation Support
    • Aid attorneys with all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation investigation, discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
    • Draft and manage legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence
    • Cook up and manage case-related communications
  • Case Management
    • Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines across multiple matters
    • Track and organize evidence, exhibits, and document productions
    • Support e-discovery processes, including document review and production
  • Regulatory & Compliance Matters
    • Assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and enforcement actions
    • Conduct legal and regulatory research related to cryptocurrency, financial services, and money transmission laws
    • Help maintain records related to compliance investigations and disputes
  • Internal Collaboration
    • Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to gather information relevant to legal matters
    • Aid in internal investigations and fact-finding efforts
    • Support the development of internal policies and procedures related to litigation risk
  • Administrative & Operational Support
    • Manage legal billing, vendor coordination, and document management systems
    • Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders
    • Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
    • 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience (in-house or law firm)
    • Experience with e-discovery tools and document management systems
    • Familiarity with regulatory or financial services litigation is strongly preferred
    • Experience in fintech, cryptocurrency, or highly regulated industries is a plus
    • Strong organizational and project management skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
    • Comfortable working cross-functionally with technical and compliance teams

    Nice to have

    • Basic knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchains
    • General passion and knowledge of fintech and cryptocurrency

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