A career with Hausfeld provides a distinctive opportunity to work at a different kind of law firm.
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Hausfeld, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to become an integral part of its busy but congenial practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in all phases of litigation, including cite-checking and blue-booking, electronically filing briefs, trial, performing research using Westlaw and internet resources, managing document productions, managing the firm’s internal pleadings and correspondence files, deposition preparation, and strong writing skills.
Interested candidates must be a team player, highly organized, a self-starter and able to multi-task while working under strict deadlines. Must be flexible to handle changing priorities, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, demonstrating a high level of professionalism. Ability to maintain and understand confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship is crucial in this role.
Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits including health insurance benefits, 401k benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs and more. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 annually.
Hausfeld is a leading global law firm with offices in Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Düsseldorf, London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm has a broad range of complex litigation expertise, particularly in antitrust/competition, financial services, sports and entertainment, environmental, mass torts, consumer protection, and human rights matters, often with an international dimension. The team is friendly and sociable, and we genuinely believe in what we are trying to achieve as a firm. This makes Hausfeld a refreshing place to work.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for lay-off, termination, compensation and benefits.
Hausfeld's 1L Diversity Fellowship program provides a unique summer employment opportunity for exceptional first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Fellows are awarded a spot in the firm’s summer associate program in Washington D.C., and a $10,000 scholarship towards their 2L academic year. Fellows are paired with two firm mentors (a partner and an associate) who, in addition to the summer associate committee, provide support and structured feedback on work assignments and guidance on law firm culture and social events throughout the summer.
Hausfeld is a leading global law firm specializing in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs in the areas of antitrust, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, commercial & financial disputes, and human rights, often with an international dimension. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the bar. Applicants should be enthusiastic about this mission-driven work and the opportunity to dive into complex problem-solving challenges.
Applications will be considered on the following factors:
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting DEI in their communities and/or in the legal profession
- Academic and leadership achievements
- Life experiences that have shaped values (including a commitment to DEI) and professional goals including any obstacles or challenges (financial or otherwise) encountered in advancing career objectives
- A desire to practice at a plaintiff-side global law firm
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must include a 1–2-page personal statement, resume, transcript, and short writing sample.
Applications will be accepted from November 14, 2024 – January 15, 2025.
The weekly salary for the 1L Diversity Fellowship is $2,800 plus a $10,000 scholarship towards the recipients 2L academic year.
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