Sr. Paralegal, Litigation and Employment Law

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's in-house legal team in Houston is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support Litigation and Labor & Employment matters. This role emphasizes complex case workflows, eDiscovery, legal holds, and cross‑functional collaboration with IT, compliance, and outside counsel.

The candidate will manage eDiscovery platforms, oversee data preservation, prepare responses, and contribute to process improvements using AI and TAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in litigation and labor & employment in a law firm and in‑house environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research, discovery drafting, eDiscovery, and trial preparation.
• Experience with Relativity Analytics and Purview or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle (identification to production) per EDRM.
• Ensure defensibility of eDiscovery processes and regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal hold lifecycle in Mitratech and coordinate with custodians.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, and business teams to preserve ESI and documents.
• Oversee collection of ESI from various sources with forensic soundness.
• Develop TAR, predictive coding, and AI-driven review workflows.
• Administer eDiscovery platforms including workspace setup and permissions.
• Track eDiscovery metrics to support budgeting and process improvement.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on strategy and costs.

Skills

eDiscovery management

Legal hold management

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

JD or paralegal certification

Tools

Mitratech Team Connect

Relativity

Microsoft Purview

SharePoint

MS 365

Job description

Sr. Paralegal, Litigation and Employment Law

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our in‑house legal team. This role will provide advanced legal support for the Litigation and Labor & Employment teams. This role involves managing complex case workflows, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position requires deep expertise in litigation processes, employment law, and strong organizational and communication skills.

This role is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work model. Qualified candidates located in the Washington, D.C. area will also be considered for remote employment.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal Hold Management & Discovery Support

• Support all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of ESI aligned with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
• Ensure defensibility of eDiscovery processes and compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, state rules, and regulatory requirements, including data privacy and cross‑border transfer regulations.
• Manage legal hold lifecycle in Mitratech Legal Hold system, including custodian identification, legal hold drafting, compliance tracking, reporting and releases.
• Coordinate data mapping and custodian interviews to identify relevant data sources and key custodians.
• Partner with Legal, IT, and business teams to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) and hard copy documents.
• Oversee the collection of ESI from various sources, including email systems, cloud platforms, mobile devices, collaboration tools, and legacy systems, ensuring forensic soundness and chain of custody.
• Manage early case assessment (ECA) processes to evaluate scope, risk, and cost of discovery efforts.
• Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, privilege logs, and productions.
• Manage and collaborate with third‑party vendors regarding document processing workflows, including de‑duplication, filtering, metadata extraction, and quality control checks.
• Develop and manage Technology Assisted Review (TAR), predictive coding, and AI‑driven review workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Administer eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools), including workspace setup, user permissions, and search optimization.
• Use Relativity and Microsoft Purview for document review.
• Manage productions in various formats (native, TIFF, PDF) and ensure compliance with negotiated production specifications and ESI protocols.
• Track and report eDiscovery metrics, including volume, cost, timelines, and vendor performance to support budgeting and process improvement.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on strategy and cost management.
• Provide training and guidance to legal team members, custodians, and business stakeholders on eDiscovery procedures, legal holds, and data preservation obligations.

Matter Management & Support

• Utilize Mitratech Team Connect matter management system and SharePoint to maintain case files.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions and legal correspondence.
• Support attorneys in handling employment disputes, investigations, compliance matters.
• Assist with responses to EEOC charges, state agency complaints, and related filings.
• Liaise with HR and compliance teams on employment‑related requests.
• Perform in‑depth legal and factual research.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.
• Perform other legal support duties as assigned.

Service of Process (SOP)

• Manage receipt of Service of Process and distribute to appropriate stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field
• 10+ years’ experience in litigation and labor & employment in a law firm and in‑house environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within an organization
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research, discovery drafting, eDiscovery, and trial preparation, including hands‑on experience managing all phases of the EDRM lifecycle
• Proven experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity (including Relativity Analytics and Active Learning), Microsoft Purview, or similar tools
• Experience with Technology Assisted Review (TAR), predictive coding, concept clustering, and other advanced analytics methodologies
• Strong understanding of ESI data types, metadata, file systems, email archiving, and cloud‑based data sources
• Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (particularly Rules 16, 26, 34, 37, and 45), Federal Rules of Evidence (Rule 502), and relevant state procedural rules as they pertain to eDiscovery
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and cross‑border data transfer requirements as they relate to eDiscovery collections and productions
• Advanced proficiency with software such as (but not limited to) Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
• LexisNexis Relativity & Purview PACER Experience with matter management systems
• Intellectually curious with a passion for process improvements and technology such as AI
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Self‑driven, operates with a sense of urgency, and resourcefulness
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Education & Skills

• JD or paralegal certification

Basic Compensation: $128,800-$160,900. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.