Legal Operations Associate, Litigation
@ Penguin Random House

New York, NY
$58,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 15 hours ago

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About the Role

Penguin Random House is seeking a Legal Operations Associate, Litigation to support the Legal Department with diverse challenges in a global publishing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting: Prepare initial drafts of litigation documents including subpoenas, interrogatory responses, and settlement agreements. Experience with AI tools like GCAI is a plus.
  • E-discovery: Collect and prepare documents for litigation and liaise with e-discovery vendors.
  • Project Management: Organize, track, and communicate key matter deadlines, production records, and internal tracking documents while managing vendor agreements.
  • Legal Technology: Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementation of legal technology solutions.
  • Operational Leadership: Identify process inefficiencies and assist in implementing improvements and new technologies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, technology, publishing, or media environment.
  • Experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal operations is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and deadline management skills.
  • A growth mindset and ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Additional Details

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at 1745 Broadway, New York, NY, with candidates residing in the tri-state area (NJ, CT, PA) considered. The position offers a salary range of $56,000 to $60,000 with eligibility for annual profit awards or bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key skills/competency

Legal Operations, Litigation, E-discovery, Drafting, Project Management, Legal Technology, Process Improvement, Communication, Organization, AI Tools.

How to Get Hired at Penguin Random House

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your resume emphasizing legal operations.
  • Highlight Experience: Showcase paralegal or litigation background.
  • Use Keywords: Include e-discovery, AI tools, and project management.
  • Research Penguin Random House: Understand their global publishing impact and culture.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review e-discovery software basics.
Practice AI tool usage like GCAI.
Refresh Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Study legal document drafting formats.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing competing deadlines.
Explain handling vendor communications.
Discuss teamwork in legal settings.
Share experiences improving processes.

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