Junior Litigation Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support

• Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
• Draft and prepare court filings.
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assist with document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Assist with discovery requests, deposition preparation, and trial readiness.
• Cite-check references and/or caselaw in briefs.
• Assemble exhibits for court filings and proofread briefs and discovery documents.
• Prepare charts, indices, and document summaries.
• Coordinate with external vendors.
• Ability to travel and attend trials or arbitrations as needed.

AI & Innovation Support

• Design prompt engineering solutions for legal and business functions to ensure high-quality, consistent AI outputs.
• Create synthetic datasets using AI tools for testing, training, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Develop training materials and user guides for AI solutions designed for attorneys and staff.
• Collaborate with attorneys, knowledge managers, and technologists to identify and implement AI-driven improvements to litigation workflows.
• Contribute to the Gibson Dunn AI Institute’s training and innovation initiatives, including workflow design, pilot projects, and best practice documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects across legal and technology teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in AI tools, data handling, or legal technology preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
• Candidate must meet any applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) or legal technology platforms is a plus.