Paralegal - Global Arbitration, Trade & Advocacy at Sidley Austin LLP – Washington, District of Columbia

Paralegal - Global Arbitration, Trade & Advocacy

US-DC-Washington D.C.

Department: Paralegal & Project Assistant

Summary

The Paralegal will manage all aspects of large regulatory filings and related litigation, and international arbitration cases. The position will require over time and may involve some travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full understanding of trade remedies regulatory practice before the United States Department of Commerce and the United States International Trade Commission, and litigation motion practice, trial and appellate procedures before the Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Full understanding of investor-state treaty arbitration and commercial arbitration before various international organizations
• Ability to maintain well-organized electronic and hard copy records under strict rules for confidentiality protection
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Administratively manage all phases of regulatory, litigation, and arbitration cases
• Manage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technology
• Legal and factual cite checking including the ability to shepardize and Blue Book a brief
• Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
• Knowledge of Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and internet search engines for research purposes
• Knowledge of Pacer and ECF filing procedures
• Experience with litigation support software including Relativity, Concordance, Case Notebook (a/k/a Livenote), Trial Director and Adobe Standard Edition (full version)
• Assist with witness preparation
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Supervise project assistants and temporary staff
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with Clients, Partners, Associates, Legal Assistants and all staff members
• Other tasks as requested/assigned by an Attorney or team member

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

Target Salary Range
$95,000 - $140,000 if located in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials
• Minimum four years of paralegal experience at a medium or large law firm with experience at trial, regulatory litigation, or arbitration hearings
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and litigation support software

Preferred:

• Writing sample submitted with resume
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
• Experience with international arbitration
• Foreign language skills, specifically Spanish or Mandarin Chinese

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Strong proofreading skills
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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