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Litigation Paralegal ( 240000EY )

Primary Location : UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

Organization : Equitable

Schedule : Full-time

Description

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

The Equitable Law Department’s Mission is to serve as Equitable’s trusted counsel empowering Equitable to pursue its noble purpose by upholding the highest standards, forging collaborative relationships, and delivering creative solutions.

At Equitable we have reimagined how we want to work and are guided by principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and connection. Come join Equitable's Litigation team and enjoy working for a leading financial company with an amazing and diverse culture! We offer a flexible hybrid office/remote work environment, and this position is based in our Charlotte, NC office.

As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on wide-ranging litigation matters. Primary responsibilities would include managing and responding to various phases of first-party discovery, and reviewing and coordinating responses to third-party process received in connection with state and federal court matters pending nationwide, as well as from regulatory and governmental agencies.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide litigation support to attorneys, such as factual investigation, document collection, research, review, organization and production, and assistance with special ad hoc projects

• Consult with in-house attorneys concerning scope of lawsuits, arbitrations or disputes, understand all case-specific needs, assist attorneys with appropriate discovery-related tasks and adhere to eDiscovery protocols and procedures

• Respond to third-party legal and regulatory process including subpoenas, IRS summons, restraining notices, bankruptcies, inquiries, verifications, authorizations, garnishments and writs of executions. This involves identifying and collecting documents from various business areas, preparing written responses to the requests and interacting with attorneys or legal staff making the requests

• Serve as conduit for non-Law Department matters to appropriate business areas; respond to requests and inquiries from Law Department personnel and outside clients; prepare and provide a variety of reports to Department personnel and other business units; and oversee tasks delegated to administrative assistants

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program (https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/EDoxRedirect?node_id=A2023013000001)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working in a law firm or corporate law department

• Experience managing discovery, document collection and review process, including fact investigation, document collection, review and production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of litigation related paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate law department

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Document Management: Knowledge of document management; ability to categorize, integrate, update, document and distribute business information in a secure, effective way.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .

Req ID: 240000EY