Senior Paralegal - Antitrust

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in New York, the Senior Paralegal will be essential in supporting the Antitrust team, particularly with FTC filings, including HSR (Hart-Scott-Rodino) premerger submissions to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and Manager of Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner.
• Prepare court filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, and compilation of declarations, exhibits & appendices, and tables of authorities.
• Perform electronic filing in various courts and agencies.
• Maintain case calendars.
• Coordinate information sharing across multinational competition filings.
• Manage/prepare communications and document transmission with outside counsel.
• Assist with complex discovery projects including, but not limited to, second requests, document review and production, deposition preparation and privilege logs.
• Perform computer database input and retrieval with an emphasis on proficiency with e-discovery platforms including, but not limited to, Relativity.
• Assist attorneys with preparation and submission of Hart Scott Rodino “HSR” premerger antitrust filings with the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice.
• Track the status of filings and expected clearance dates.
• Provide necessary support during trial/hearing preparation.
• Draft forms, letters, and other legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments.
• Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various document management tools, including iManage.
• Ability to learn and use new software quickly.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with FTC and DOJ filing and practice procedures supporting the antitrust practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $120-150k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.