Latent Claims Litigation Paralegal

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Reston, VA, seeks an experienced paralegal to support a litigation team. Responsibilities include working on complex legal issues, managing document collections, and coordinating with law firms. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in legal settings, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role is ideal for those with a collaborative mindset who thrive in detail-oriented environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Ability to safely lift Bankers’ boxes of documents from floor level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as paralegal on insured litigation and claims.
• Conduct internal searches and coordinate with records managers.
• Work with law firms to research claims.
• Track, organize, and file documents using various software systems.
• Input and track payment of law firm and vendor invoices.
• Maintain litigation and claims databases and prepare reports.
• Accept, track, and distribute legal documents.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to securely handle confidential information

Experience managing document collection

Trial and deposition support experience

Excellent analytical skills

Written and oral communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 290165

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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Job Summary

In this role, you will serve as a key member of a litigation team that proactively assists on a wide and complex range of legal issues. You will research, investigate, organize, and collaborate to ensure achievement of team goals in an ethical and inclusive work environment.

Because this role requires you to access controlled technology pursuant to U.S. Department of Energy or “DOE” regulations at 10 C.F.R. Part 810, you must be a “U.S. person” as defined by the regulation. “U.S. person” is defined under U.S. law to mean citizens of the United States, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or U.S. “protected persons” under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., political refugees and political asylum holders).

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as paralegal on insured litigation and claims, specifically including latent claims and exposure-related claims.
• Conduct internal searches, coordinate and communicate with company records managers to identify records potentially responsive to subpoenas and written discovery requests.
• Work with company personnel, external law firms, and vendors to investigate and research claims and to compile information and documents potentially responsive to subpoenas and written discovery requests.
• Coordinate with internal litigation support group and external vendors regarding processing of records for outside counsel review and production.
• Track, organize, and file documents related to law firms and vendors, using various software systems and databases.
• Input, process, facilitate and track payment of law firm and vendor invoices, including preparing reimbursement requests for such expenses.
• Maintain litigation and claims databases and prepare reports.
• Develop and implement processes and workflows; monitor litigation workflows to ensure deadlines are met.
• Accept, track, review, and distribute legal documents received via service of process.
• Review records scheduled for destruction at the end of their required business retention period for compliance with internal processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to pitch in and help.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Applicants must possess the ability to safely lift Bankers’ boxes of documents from floor level. These boxes are retrieved from storage and can contain dust.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to securely handle confidential information and communications.
• Experience managing document collection and reviews in large, complex matters using electronic document and case management systems.
• Trial and deposition support experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, to prioritize, and to progress assignments without constant oversight.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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