Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal

Paralegal position in the Legal Department. This role primarily supports the Litigation team of attorneys who work on cross enterprise litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters.

As part of the Fidelity Legal Department, the paralegal supports the Litigation team of attorneys in defending the firm in adversarial legal and regulatory matters. The paralegal will be a member of a larger paralegal team which serves as the Litigation group’s central resource for cross-functional needs, including but not limited to matter management, client and customer research, as well as supporting all phases of litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. The role exposes the paralegal to a variety of Fidelity business units, personnel, products and services. The successful candidate will be capable of executing in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

The Expertise You Have

Bachelor’s degree required

10+ years of paralegal experience

Paralegal certification a plus

The Skills You Bring

Your ability and willingness to work independently but also as part of a team where steady collaboration is critical

Your ability to understand business unit functions and engage Fidelity personnel in a productive and collaborative way

Your ability to analyze complex legal requests and research tasks

Your critical thinking skills with good judgment and initiative

Your strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed and complex processes

Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Your ability to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging work environment

Your strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and accurately track voluminous records

Your ability to quickly adapt to and utilize new and changing technology

Your proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel for document tracking and data analytics

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

As a paralegal supporting the litigation group, you play a vital role in the litigation group’s success in defending Fidelity’s businesses. Your position is recognized by the litigation group as a key and valued member of their team.

The base salary range for this position is $76,000-$144,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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