Legal Operations Associate, Litigation (Hybrid)

We have an exciting opportunity at Penguin Random House for a Legal Operations Associate, Litigation, to support our Legal Department! This team is responsible for tackling a wide variety of challenges associated with being a global publisher.  

The ideal candidate has prior experience as a litigation paralegal; experience with or the ability to master e-discovery tools, AI-based operations tools, and internal systems; excellent organizational and communication skills, especially with respect to communicating and managing deadlines; and experience with managing legal operations (including internal processes, workflow, and systems). 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting: Prepare the first draft of various litigation related documents, including responses & objection to subpoenas, interrogatory responses, settlement agreements, and responses to cease & demand letters. Familiarity with AI based tools like GCAI to support this workstream is a plus. 
• E-discovery: Collect and prepare documents for production in connection with ongoing litigation and liaise with our e-discovery vendor(s).  
• Project management: Take charge of organizing and proactively communicating (1) key matter deadlines; (2) records of prior document productions; (3) internal tracking documents. Act as the first point of contact for external vendors and manage vendor agreements.  
• Legal technology: Assist with legal technology maintenance by mastering internal systems, troubleshooting basic issues, and supporting the implementation of new tools and processes.  
• Operational leadership: Identify process inefficiencies within the legal department. Propose, develop and assist in implementing process improvements, including testing and implementing new technologies as appropriate.  

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team 
• “Growth Mindset”- Be comfortable taking initiative to use resources to find solutions to issues not yet encountered in order to grow our legal operations functions throughout the Legal Department, not just for litigation 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools 
• Minimum 2 years of working in a legal, technology, publishing, or media office environment; working as a paralegal (paralegal certificate not required), or legal operations a plus

The salary range for this position is $56,000-$60,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.  

 
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Applications for this role will be accepted through October 22, 2025 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 283496