Senior Paralegal

Sodexo Group; North Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks a Senior Paralegal for its Commercial Litigation Team to support litigation attorneys, manage cases, respond to subpoenas, and assist with discovery processes. Key duties include drafting correspondence, managing document productions, and coordinating with internal/external counsel.

The role emphasizes independent work with team collaboration, e-discovery, and bankruptcy support capabilities within a corporate legal setting.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification required.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with e-discovery and document review technology platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcies a plus (will train otherwise qualified).
• Familiarity with Westlaw and PACER.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management.
• Respond to subpoenas and coordinate document productions.
• Draft correspondence, litigation hold notices, and ad hoc reports.
• Identify, compile, and review documents for discovery and other purposes.
• Assist with case investigation.
• Conduct e-discovery, document review, and document production.
• Maintain case management database and update quarterly reports.
• Organize electronic files of important case documents.
• Collaborate across legal, IT, finance, and HR.

Skills

Paralegal certification

Legal research

Document review

E-discovery

Westlaw

PACER

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Paralegal Certification

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Docusign

Matter management system

Job description

About the job

The Senior Paralegal for the Commercial Litigation Team supports commercial litigation attorneys in the Corporate Legal Department and assists them with case management of all commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management


• Respond to subpoenas and coordinate/manage to document productions


• Draft correspondence, litigation hold notices, and ad hoc reports


• Identify, compile, and review relevant documents for discovery and other purposes


• Assist with case investigation

o Conduct factual and legal research

oDocument and present findings and opinions to attorneys

o Assist in contract and other document review, including electronic review

o Assist in witness interviews

o Conduct e-discovery, document review, and document production

• Preserve and collect custodial data


• Assume primary responsibility for managing low exposure cases and bankruptcies o Prepare and file claims in small bankruptcy matters o Track distributions and monitor relevant pleadings


• Under direction of an attorney, resolve routine legal issues


• Maintain case management database


• Update and coordinate quarterly case reports


• Organize electronic files of important case documents


• Assist attorneys and outside counsel on special projects


• Assist with the creation of systems to help organize flow of paper/documents/legal bills


• Act as a bridge between legal and technical teams,. translating legal needs into technical requirements

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $37.31 - $48.28

What’s in it for you

• Work in a collaborative and supportive legal team environment.


• Gain hands-on exposure to legal case management and research activities.


• Partner closely with experienced attorneys on active legal matters.


• Build familiarity with legal documentation, reporting, and workflows.


• Develop practical experience with databases and legal operations processes.

What you’ll bring

• Paralegal Certification required


• Bachelor's Degree preferred


• At least 3 years of commercial litigation experience (with experience supporting in-house litigation teams preferred)


• Experience with e-discovery and document review technology platforms


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Experience with Chapter 11 Bankruptcies (creditors’ rights) is a plus, but not required (will train otherwise qualified candidate)


• Familiarity with Westlaw or comparable research methodology


• Experience using PACER is a plus


• Strong computer skills (familiar with Word and Excel, and Docusign)


• Experience with use of matter management system is a plus


• Excellent analytical and organizational skills


• Professional demeanor


• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Able to collaborate across different business units such legal, IT finance, and human resources

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent experience


• Related Experience: 2 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs


• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions


• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays


• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process,