Overview
Microsoft’s Litigation Team, within Microsoft Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) in Redmond, Washington, is looking for a seasoned litigation paralegal with a passion for technology, innovation, and modern legal operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex and dynamic environment and is excited to help evolve our practice by adopting, implementing, and improving emerging tools including those leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and strengthen litigation outcomes in matters that span across Microsoft’s product groups and businesses.
As a Litigation Paralegal you will handle large and complex litigation matters, from service of process through trial. A successful candidate should have a strong background in diverse civil litigation subject areas (e.g., patent, commercial, employment, regulatory, etc.) and a solid understanding of modern discovery and trial procedures. In addition to core litigation support responsibilities, the ideal candidate will proactively identify opportunities to enhance our team's processes through technology solutions, pilot new tools, and partner with attorneys and engineering teams to continually improve our discovery and case management operations.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Direct partnership with in-house attorneys and outside counsel on litigation strategy and case management, with deep accountability for the overall discovery response process and general case support needs.
- Manage preservation obligations associated with active and anticipated lawsuits and other legal requests; identify relevant custodians, data stewards, and repositories; draft, issue, and track compliance with legal hold notices.
- Contribute to technology driven optimization by exploring and implementing automation and AI solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics related to the company’s products, services, and operations using both traditional methods and AI-powered tools to enhance quality and speed.
- Engage directly with clients and executives in the identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of relevant data.
- Respond to civil third-party discovery requests using tools and workflows to appropriately scope and streamline production.
- Active participation in witness interviews, deposition preps, and team meetings.
- Drive consistent adherence and appropriate evolution of in-house processes – actively surfacing issues, piloting innovative solutions, and helping shape the adoption of emerging AI-enabled capabilities and tools.
- Maintain internal SharePoint sites, tracking logs, and databases, and help modernize the use of these systems by evaluating and implementing new automation, analytics, or AI based enhancements.
- Coordinate with support vendors.
- Provide support and guidance to other departments on legal issues and compliance matters.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Associate's Degree AND 1+ year(s) experience in Paralegal, Legal Administration, or relevant experience OR Paralegal Certification that meets the requirements for the location of work AND 2+ years experience in Paralegal, Legal Administration, or relevant experience OR equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in Paralegal, Legal Administration, or relevant experience OR equivalent experience.
- 2+ years relevant in-house, legal service provider, and/or law firm experience.
- 2+ years experience in a technology industry environment.
- Demonstrated experience with commercial litigation processes, including data preservation, document review, document productions, and discovery responses;
- Demonstrated experience in software technology and patent litigation, competition law, and regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines and adjust to workload fluctuations;
- Enthusiasm for learning and helping implement next generation technologies, including CoPilot and other AI powered tools.
