Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Bechtel; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Wellness initiatives

Paid leave

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support their Litigation & Claims Groups in Reston, VA. The role involves assisting attorneys with various legal matters, including document management and communication with external counsel. Candidates should have a B.A. or B.S. degree and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in legal roles. Strong technical skills and organizational abilities are essential, along with a meticulous approach to handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in insurance claims management, litigation support, or a related legal role.
• Strong knowledge of insurance policies and litigation procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.

Responsibilities

• Support for a wide range of litigation and claims matters.
• Work with in-house counsel and manage requests for information.
• Track, organize and file legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Tools

Viewpoint

Relativity

SharePoint

iManage

Job description

Requisition ID: 291863

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Part‑Time Telework

Work Location: Reston, VA

Job Summary

Global Engineering, Procurement and Construction company seeks an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for its in‑house Legal department in Reston, VA. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys in the Litigation & Claims Groups in the Corporate Legal department, supporting a wide range of litigation, claims, labor and employment matters.

Major Responsibilities

• Support for a wide range of litigation and claims matters, including:
  • Work with in‑house counsel, internal departments, and, as needed, outside counsel to manage the timely response to subpoenas, discovery, data subject‑access requests and other requests for information.
  • Conduct document reviews using electronic document review tools such as Viewpoint and Relativity, with attention to responsiveness, privilege, and personal information.
  • Review applicable insurance policy(ies) for coverage and submit the claim/matter to the insurer(s) for handling.
  • Track, organize and file legal documents, legal advice, presentations and correspondence.
  • Conduct internal searches for paper and electronic records, and coordinate and communicate with records managers to identify records potentially responsive to discovery.
  • Work with attorneys to draft legal hold notices; issue legal hold notices through software tool; respond to questions regarding legal holds; and draft and issue notices releasing legal holds through software tool.
  • Communicate with external counsel, vendors, and others regarding legal matters.
  • Assist with initiatives set by the Legal Department.
• Maintain, search, enter data into, and create reports from internal databases and other tracking tools used by the Litigation & Claims and Labor & Employment groups.
• Accept, track, review and distribute legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Strong technical skills including proficiency in Excel, MS Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information and communications in a secure manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work well within a team
• Ability to deal with multiple assignments, to prioritize, and to progress assignments without constant oversight
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in insurance claims management, litigation support, or a related legal/insurance role
• Strong knowledge of insurance policies, coverage types, and litigation procedures

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience with litigation, claims, and/or labor and employment legal matters
• Experience with cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management, particularly in the legal and/or engineering and construction industries
• Facility with legal related applications and tools, including:
  • Document review tools such as Viewpoint and Relativity
  • Legal hold software applications, such as Mitratech Legal Hold
  • Invoice processing applications, such as SimpleLegal
  • Service of process applications and providers
• Document management systems, such as iManage
• Experience accessing, managing, querying, and updating databases
• Experience in engineering and construction or related business fields

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career development programs, wellness initiatives, and paid leave. For more information, see Bechtel Total Rewards.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].