Paralegal

Description

Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC (KCPS) is seeking an experienced Paralegal for our Legal Support Capability team. The ideal candidate would be accomplished in all facets of litigation and be able to manage complex cases and projects spanning legal issues supporting our Litigation, Environmental Health & Safety, Compliance and Labor, Employment & Benefits practice areas. 

This role is a great opportunity for someone that is interested in joining a team of transformative legal professionals who are driving excellence and maximizing value by working on a wide variety of cases, partnering with other Legal Capability team members and our businesses. 

This position is open to sit in Atlanta, GA, Wichita, KS or Lisle, IL.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Provide legal support across a wide range of legal matters and subject areas, partnering with the business clients, attorneys, and other Legal Capability team members
• Manage legal matters, including complex litigation, with a strong focus on eDiscovery
• Conduct investigations and witness interviews
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Participate in and provide support in depositions, mediations, and trials
• Conduct legal research and fact analysis
• Experiment with alternative and transformative work models, including using technology and other methods to innovate and optimize processes
• Participate in knowledge sharing, training, mentoring and development for self and other members of the Legal Support Capability
• Apply solid critical thinking skills, growth mindset that is open to transformation, and collaborative approach to work effectively on our team

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• 5 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department setting
• eDiscovery proficiencies including managing large discovery projects, ESI collection, data review, QC and production, and have a high-level understanding of litigation support applications
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Comfort with working independently, applying critical thinking and being open to change

What Will Put You Ahead

• 7-10 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department setting
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, court filings, deposition designations, coordination of witnesses for testimony, attendance at trial and war room preparation
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Experience with International Arbitration. 

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. 
This employer uses E-Verify.  Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf