Preferred Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field or Paralegal Certification.
10+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal clerk in a law firm or corporate legal department handling complex litigation legal matters.
Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw), case management software and litigation hold platforms.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal documents and case files.
Job SummaryResponsible for providing professional legal support including research, drafting legal and business communications, filing preparations, and general file management. Manage assigned projects, interact with internal clients and outside counsel, and carry out, interpret and analyze legal research.Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Handles the day-to-day administration of all claims, lawsuits, litigation, and filings including investigation of claims and litigation holds. Partners with third-party administrator on claims/cases where applicable.
Manages case calendars, deadlines and court dates. Creates new matters in case management platform. Reviews and approves or rejects attorneys' fees, invoices and ensures consistency with outside counsel policy.
Conducts legal research and factual investigation to support case preparation, including reviewing case law, statutes and regulations.
Gathers information responsive to discovery requests and drafts responses to discovery.
Maintains communication with internal business clients, witnesses, and outside counsel and assists in scheduling meetings, interviews and depositions.
Responds to third-party subpoenas including redacting responsive documents where appropriate.
Drafts minutes of board and committee meetings, prepares meeting notices and agendas as well as unanimous written consents to approve certain actions in lieu of meeting.
Manages projects and workloads of medium to difficult complexity.
Nature and Scope
Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.Equal Employment OpportunityHD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
