Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position is responsible for discovery and document production, as well as a range of other duties. Key responsibilities include:

• Manages the University’s litigation hold process, including initial set up and ongoing management of litigation hold software
• Performs key responsibilities in responding to discovery requests and other requests for document production
• Manages the University’s response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Gathers records for and prepares responses to trustee process and other wage garnishment matters
• Organizes the effort to prepare and submit the annual audit letters and updates, and to comply with other reporting obligations
• Collects and performs initial review of records for responses to third-party subpoenas
• Manages the University’s electronic conflict of interest process for senior officers and administrators, including initial set up and ongoing management of COI database
• Working with OGC senior staff, assists with intake and triage of requests for legal services, providing referrals to other University departments as appropriate
• Performs legal research
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of five years of professional experience with at least three years of experience in litigation and discovery, including experience with electronic discovery.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

This position requires organization and management of multiple complex legal matters, with attention to detail and deadlines. We seek candidates with good judgment, the ability to take initiative, and discretion, who can make independent decisions when needed and still work well with others. Paralegal certification is a plus.

Additional Information

Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 056.

Work Format Details: This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Benefits include generous paid time off including parental leave, medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one, retirement plans with university contributions, wellbeing and mental health resources, support for families and caregivers, professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement, and commuter benefits.