Senior Litgation Paralegal

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The team

This role is fully remote. Our Senior Litigation Paralegal will report to our Associate General Counsel, and will play an integral role in building, supporting and implementing strategic and operational initiatives as a member of the best legal team in crypto. Beyond helping Kraken’s litigation attorneys, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including labor & employment, commercial, and corporate to improve the Krakenite experience and protect the company’s brand.

The opportunity

• Draft correspondence to potential targets, attorneys, courts, third parties, etc.

• Draft and file pleadings.

• Prepare initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery responses.

• Conduct manual and electronic document reviews.

• Prepare hearing, deposition, mediation and trial notebooks and exhibits.

• Perform legal research.

• Maintain deadlines calendar.

• Schedule meditations, depositions, schedule court reporters/videographer, conference calls, etc.

• File and serve pleadings.

• Conduct e-filing on the state and federal level.

• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Prepare meeting materials, i.e. PowerPoint Presentations and schedule conference calls and web-based meetings.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

Skills you should HODL

• 5+ years experience as a litigation paralegal

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

• Good organization and attention to detail

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to get things done on time

• Capability for organizing and prioritizing a large number of competing assignments to meet deadlines and corporate needs

• Versatility, flexibility, ability, and willingness to work within an organization with constantly changing priorities and deadlines with enthusiasm

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

• Strong IT skills (we are a remote first company)

Nice to haves

• Arbitration experience

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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