Paralegal - Banking & Financial Services

Position Summary:
The Banking & Financial Services Paralegal role is essential in supporting attorneys with a strong emphasis on banking & financial business cases. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertly navigate federal and state court procedures, including mastery of e-filing systems for both jurisdictions.
• Own critical scheduling tasks by managing hearings, court appearances, and discovery deadlines with precision.
• Draft essential legal documents such as notices of appearance, motions for extension, motions for default, and subpoenas with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organize and maintain case files—both electronic and hard copy—ensuring seamless access and preparation of comprehensive binders.
• Conduct targeted legal research using platforms like Lexis and Westlaw to retrieve cases and support litigation strategy.
• Assist with document production workflows, including redaction, copying, and Bates stamping for efficient case preparation.
• Perform meticulous cite-checking and Bluebook formatting, and shepardize briefs and memoranda to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze, index, and organize complex document sets and exhibits, supporting attorneys in building strong cases.
• Play a key role in deposition preparation, from organizing exhibits to coordinating logistics.
• Develop and maintain trial exhibit databases and deposition designation systems; contribute to drafting pre- and post-trial briefs.
• Deliver in-courtroom trial support, including technology setup, connectivity troubleshooting, and presentation management using OnCue.
• Communicate professionally across all levels of the firm, demonstrating a strong client-service orientation and collaborative mindset.
• Manage litigation cases end-to-end, from inception through trial and appeal, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Showcase exceptional organizational skills, balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with complex banking and/or financial services litigation required.
• Proven expertise in electronic discovery and document analysis for complex commercial litigation matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation paralegal experience, demonstrating deep familiarity with case management from inception through appeal.
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced proofreading skills, delivering error-free work under tight deadlines.
• Solid grasp of commercial legal principles and sophisticated litigation practices, enabling effective support in high-stakes cases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, with the ability to apply procedural and strategic insights from pretrial through post-trial phases.
• Highly organized and solutions-driven, adept at managing multiple priorities and anticipating challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.
• Educational foundation in legal studies, with a Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certification (or Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies) strongly preferred.
• Unwavering discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and commitment to workload demands, including willingness to work moderate to heavy overtime when required.

Why Join Bradley?
We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.