Paralegal Associate - 16913
You Are:
You are a highly skilled, early career Litigation Paralegal with a passion for making a tangible impact in a cutting-edge technology environment. You possess exceptional organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a commitment to excellence in every task you undertake. You are comfortable with technology, leveraging tools and platforms to optimize workflows and enhance productivity. You are familiar with AI-enabled tools and demonstrate the ability to thoughtfully apply them to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support scalable legal operations. You thrive in fast-paced settings, while supporting in-house attorneys and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You are agile, detail-oriented, and learn quickly. You are proactive and take ownership over projects and tasks to completion. You are based in, or able to work effectively within, U.S. West Coast time zones.
This is an execution‑oriented role well suited for someone early in their paralegal career who is comfortable working with data, systems, and cross‑functional partners.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support day‑to‑day litigation and investigation matters, including document management and coordination with internal teams and outside counsel
- Administer legal holds, including their issuance, tracking, and release
- Assist with data preservation and collection in support of litigation, investigations, and insider‑threat matters
- Operate eDiscovery platforms and tools, including matter setup, data organization, running searches, data transfers to outside counsel, and production support
- Help manage ongoing legal programs such as document retention and open-source governance, and DMCA takedowns
- Maintain accurate matter records, logs, and documentation
- Coordinate with IT, Compliance, Security, and HR to ensure consistent execution of legal processes
- Completing other administrative duties as necessary
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–3 years of experience in a paralegal, litigation support, or related role
- Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms and tools
- Working knowledge of legal holds, document management, and data preservation concepts
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an in‑house legal department (law firm experience also considered)
- Exposure to technology companies or data‑intensive environments
- Familiarity with document retention programs, open-source compliance, or compliance‑driven workflows
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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