Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. The Litigation practice advises on complex commercial litigation; cross-border disputes; practical and creative solutions to regulatory, compliance and enforcement issues; and government and internal investigations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The Paralegal, Litigation is eager to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and responsible for performing a variety of tasks during all phases of litigations and investigations. This role works under the direction of an experienced attorney or Senior Paralegal/Case Manager. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintain well-organized files and case records Update case management platforms and databases and categorize documents for efficient access Create case calendars, manage case deadlines and distribute case materials Retrieve and prepare case/investigation materials as needed by case/investigation teams Prepare documents for filing, including proofreading, formatting and compiling exhibits and appendices Arrange filing and service deliveries with appropriate government agencies, courts and opposing/other parties Assist with document collection and production, including preparation, exporting, redaction, duplication and indexing Conduct research from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations, and internal and external document databases and systems Liaise with internal departments and outside vendors Perform other tasks as assigned by case/investigation teams Be flexible to adjust hours to meet departmental need Education Required Bachelor’s degree Skills and Experience Required 5+ years of experience Detail-oriented, working with appropriate controls to ensure end-to-end project completion and proofreading work product Excellent organizational and communication skills Proficiency in MS Office applications Able to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team Flexibility, time management and ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset Present information clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing Self-starter who can organize, plan and multi-task to complete work activities Ability to proofread for contextual, grammatical and spelling errors Flexibility to work late and on holidays/weekends, and travel when necessary Preferred Prior experience with regulatory litigation practice, anti trust matters, and investigations with the SEC or DOJ Salary Information DC Only: The estimated base salary for t