Under general supervision responsible for performing a variety of relatively complex legal-related tasks under the direction of, and with a minimum of supervision by the Assistant General Counsel and the Senior Paralegal, Team Lead. Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, collect and produce documentation and other related duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all aspects of litigation support, including collecting, organizing, and producing

documents in response to all types of discovery requests including third-party subpoenas and

drafting written responses to discovery requests.

2. Thorough knowledge of applicable litigation principles.

3. Perform independently a variety of relatively complex legal tasks related to miscellaneous

litigation matters, including independently negotiating and responding to subpoenas, levies,

garnishments, court orders and wage deduction orders in multiple jurisdictions.

4. Understands field organizational structure and identifies key stakeholders in order to efficiently

respond to discovery requests and third-party subpoenas.

5. Escalate matters and consult with Litigation Department attorneys on special projects and

assignments, as needed, and using analytical skills to identify all relevant issues; identity all

applicable laws and understand all relevant aspects of the related client relationship.

6. Complies and performs critical data analysis as requested by Litigation Department attorneys.

7. Review of documentation to determine deadlines and ensure conformity with legal requirements.

8. Conduct independent complex legal research on specific issues.

9. Communicates with clients, government agencies or officials on a regular basis to answer

questions related to service of process and to collect and assemble information.

10. Provides case management support, including monitoring and following up on case calendars,

filing deadlines, and paper and electronic docket search.

11. Knowledge of state and federal court process and e-filing.

12. Timely document and maintain case files and updates in litigation database.

13. Assist in training and mentoring new paralegals/interns.

14. Assist with projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Eight years of experience is required.

-Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate OR the equivalent combination of formal

education, training and or experience.

-Previous corporate law department experience and/or large law firm litigation experience is required.

-Demonstrate professionalism and skill working in a team environment and coordinating workloads.

-Ability to work in a professional office, communicate clearly and effectively in meetings, work and interact

professionally and courteously with all levels of the organization and maintain all information in the

strictest of confidence.

-Ability to multi-task and consistently meet aggressive and time-sensitive deadlines.

-Must possess attention to detail.

-Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills, are required to

prepare and process legal documents.

-Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional. Ability to efficiently

learn other software platforms and databases a plus.

-Time management skills to process a large caseload with competing deadlines.

-Knowledge of legal terminology and strong analytical skills are required to conduct legal research.

-Excellent customer service skills.

-Ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, team members, management and staff.

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With over 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:

Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg

Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.