Litigation Paralegal

About GoodLeap

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.

GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

This role requires a proactive and highly organized individual to contribute to the development and maintenance of efficient legal and operational processes for the company. This is a highly collaborative role dedicated to providing high-quality paralegal support, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication, computer, organization and writing skills. The Paralegal role will interact with and support the Litigation Department, with a primary focus on managing discovery, including evidence collection and organization, and the settlement process. Additional responsibilities will include recording and tracking data regarding the company’s litigation portfolio.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Discovery Management:
• Reporting to one or more in-house attorneys, oversee company’s litigation discovery process.
• Support the end-to-end discovery and e-discovery processing including evidence collection, coordination, organization, and response preparation.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of discovery and subpoena responses.
• Conduct factual investigation to supplement discovery.
• Work with outside counsel and e-discovery vendors to achieve discovery objectives.
• Litigation Operations:
• Develop and implement efficient processes to streamline litigation operations within the company.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the legal and compliance functions.
• Assist in overseeing the litigation settlement process, including developing internal procedures and master legal forms.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate and organized legal documentation.
• Implement systems for efficient record-keeping and retrieval of relevant legal and operational information.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a relevant field; paralegal certification preferred.
• Proven experience in a paralegal or legal operations role, preferably within litigation.
• Superior organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Technical proficiency in legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with litigation management software and legal invoice software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated positive attitude with good judgment.
• Trustworthy and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information and topics.
  
  

$60,000 - $80,000 an hour

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties And Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!