Paralegal - Privacy & Cybersecurity (PaC)

Hogan Lovells’ Privacy and Cybersecurity (PaC) practice area is recognized as a first-tier practice in this dynamic and in-demand area of the law. The partners, counsel, and associate lawyers in the practice provide clients with specialized and experienced counseling and representation on privacy, data management, and cybersecurity issues that arise in a wide range of industries and activities, and are at the forefront of legal and policy developments in the United States and around the globe. The PaC team counsels tech-sector titans in Silicon Valley and major financial services corporations in New York. The auto industry turned to PaC to help them develop “connected car privacy principles.” PaC recently handled one of the largest retail data breaches, one of the largest health insurer data breaches, and one of the largest hospital data breaches — all within a few months of one another.

There is a billing requirement for this role of 1,650 hours per evaluation year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal is a valued member of the global PaC practice and will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. The Paralegal will work closely with Senior Paralegals, attorneys, and other support staff in the United States and Europe to provide exceptional client service to the PaC practice.

The position's primary responsibilities will include:

• Analyze documents and materials, and provide written work containing the analysis.

• Organize and summarize large sets of files received by clients, including for contested matters such as regulatory investigations.

• Take and assist with the preparation of materials for attorney-client meetings.

• Assist attorneys with follow-up research and clarifications to content provided, as requested.

• Compile information into charts, graphs and timelines, and be able to prepare presentation materials such as PowerPoin presentations.

• Assist in the preparation of documents, including proofreading, critical review, and collation.

• Play a substantial role in the preparation of written updates on law and policy for firm clients and internal audiences.

• Support project management, including building out trackers and coordinating workstreams.

• Provide third-party relationship tracking and support, including vendors and local counsel.

• Interact with client contacts, including paralegals and others, to coordinate on larger projects.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent organization and project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail, as demonstrated by ability to proofread and create quality work product.

• Strong ability to create and edit professional-quality and visually appealing documents.

• Strong written and oral communication abilities.

• Personal responsibility and professionalism – takes ownership of projects and outcomes.

• Flexible team player – works well with others, able to adjust to meet client priorities.

• Multi-tasking/prioritization – can understand what’s important and prioritize.

• Self-starter – seeks assignments, offers ideas

• Subject-matter interest – familiarity with U.S. and international privacy law frameworks.

• Cross-cultural awareness and comfort – can interact with diverse, global constituents.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience;

• Two (2) to five (5) years of paralegal experience preferred;

• Large law firm experience is desirable.

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

The annualized salary range for this position is $57,000 to $70,000 depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. In addition, full time employees as well as some part time employees, will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exists. Please find out more about our benefit programs here https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/global-careers/careers-in-the-united-states/career-categories/professional-services/roles/benefits

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