Paralegal, Litigation - Equinox

OUR STORY 

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

OUR CODE 

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. 

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. 

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide claims and litigation support (primarily personal injury, employment, and commercial cases) across Equinox Group and its portfolio of brands, including Equinox Fitness Clubs, Equinox Plus, SoulCycle, and Equinox Hotels.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual with more than 6 years of litigation paralegal experience (private law firm practice preferred) to play a key role in conducting claim/incident investigations and witness interviews; preserving records and other evidence; collecting discovery; liaising with outside counsel; responding to subpoena requests; responding to claim letters, preparing witnesses for hearings, and drafting releases. The candidate should be a pro-active thinker, manage time well, be thorough and detail-oriented, and be able to effectively manage and timely complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle critical aspects of the dispute resolution process, including:
  • gathering facts/collecting evidence to assist in the early assessment of disputes,
  • assisting with responses to discovery requests, including gathering documents, liaising with IT and other departments to search electronic data, and corresponding with witnesses and custodians of documents,
• Organizing and archiving documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
• Coordinate responses to third-party subpoena requests.
• Assist with preparation and finalization of affidavits, declarations, and verifications for filing.
• Prepare settlement agreements.
• Edit various documents and materials.
• Communicate with outside counsel independently and under supervision of attorneys to ensure timely and effective legal representation with minimal disruption to company business.
• Provide regular feedback and ensure effective communication with internal clients and appropriate departments regarding the status of legal projects.

• Must have a minimum of 6 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and/or in-house
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive document requests.
• Drive to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with electronic discovery.
• Local (NYC) candidates only.

Pay Transparency: $110k – $120k

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.