Paralegal Specialist (Antitrust Litigation)

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Paralegals are offered opportunities to play key roles on our client teams while developing their skills and expertise at the highest level. Goodwin Paralegals work side-by-side with attorneys to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective legal services on sophisticated matters. Drawing on their experience and substantive knowledge, they take ownership of complex assignments, anticipate case-team needs, and help identify effective approaches to the work.

Antitrust Litigation Paralegal Specialist

The Antitrust Litigation Paralegal Specialist will be an integral member of Goodwin's TIL (Trials, Investigations & Litigation) team, supporting attorneys on complex antitrust matters through all phases of litigation, from case inception and discovery through trial and appeal. The role requires an experienced litigation paralegal who can independently manage significant case responsibilities, coordinate complex discovery, and case activity, support court filings, and deposition preparation, and help drive trial readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong complex-litigation experience, sound judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, document-intensive matters.

What You Will Do:

• Manage substantive paralegal responsibilities across all phases of complex antitrust litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and appellate proceedings.
• Coordinate complex discovery matters, including document collection, review, production, and management of electronically stored information.
• Assist with the development and administration of document review workflows and databases and coordinate with attorneys, discovery teams, vendors, and other case resources.
• Manage document productions and maintain organized, accurate case files and supporting materials.
• Collect and organize information and materials from clients, opposing parties and third parties, including electronic data and physical evidence, and maintain appropriate chain-of-custody records.
• Prepare and maintain chronologies, factual summaries, memoranda, charts, timelines and other case materials for attorney review and use.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including organization of exhibits, witness materials, prior testimony, and other relevant case information.
• Prepare and maintain privilege logs and support other privilege-review processes.
• Conduct factual and legal research using public records, court resources, and electronic information sources, and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Perform and oversee cite checking, proofreading and quality control of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Support court filings and monitor applicable court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Research prior testimony and publications of expert witnesses and organize expert-related materials.
• Coordinate pretrial and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, trial databases, logistics and trial-site support; attend trials as needed.
• Compile complex factual and case information into clear charts, graphs, timelines, and other demonstratives.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams, anticipate case-team needs and independently address issues as they arise.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, case assistants, other Legal Services teams and outside vendors to ensure efficient and effective execution of case responsibilities.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent qualifying work experience required.
• 7-10+ years of relevant litigation paralegal experience, with significant experience supporting complex litigation matters.
• Antitrust litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex discovery, document productions, depositions, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Experience working with large document collections and e-discovery/document review platforms.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge independently to sophisticated matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues independently while knowing when attorney guidance is appropriate.
• Ability to understand the broader objectives of a matter and anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.
• Ability to carry knowledge and best practices from one matter to another and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively as part of geographically dispersed case teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and comfort working with litigation technology and e-discovery tools.
• Proactively maintains knowledge of developments, procedures, and best practices relevant to the practice group.

Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks