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Litigation Paralegal

Posted Aug 26
Full Time
Herndon, Virginia

Position Summary

Constellis’ Legal Team is looking for a Litigation Paralegal with a passion for working on diverse and challenging investigations and cases, primarily related to EEO, USERRA, wage and hour matters, worker’s compensation, DBA claims, and other matters that span across Constellis’ business operations.

You will be responsible assisting with factual investigations, managing all phases of discovery, and working directly with clients, in-house/outside counsel, vendors, regulators, and opposing counsel. You will work with the Legal Team to support their discovery needs by partnering with internal and external stakeholders. You will also need to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Direct partnership with in-house attorneys and outside counsel on investigative or litigation strategy and case management, with deep accountability for the overall investigation and discovery response process and general case support needs.
  • Assist with preparing case exhibits.
  • Assist in preservation obligations associated with active and anticipated investigations, lawsuits and other legal requests; identify relevant custodians, data stewards, and repositories; draft, issue, and track compliance with legal hold notices.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics related to the company’s products, services, and operations as they pertain to your assigned matters and our active docket at large.
  • Direct interaction with clients and executives while assisting in the identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of relevant data.
  • Assist in responding to regulatory agency Civil Investigative Demands and subpoenas, and third-party subpoenas.
  • Drive consistent adherence and appropriate evolution of in-house processes, surfacing issues and contributing to solutions.
  • Maintain internal SharePoint sites, tracking logs, and databases.
  • Coordinate with support vendors.
  • Maintain electronic litigation files.
  • Provide support and guidance to other departments on legal issues and compliance matters.
  • Review and respond to DBA Discovery including Interrogatories, Requests for Admission and Requests for Production.
  • Provide personnel files, wage records and other employment documentation for adjusters and defense counsel .
  • As required, report Defense Base Act claims to insurance carriers, provide support and assistance to injured personnel, monitor claims, retain records, compile claim data into database, and create quarterly reports.
  • Support records management requirements as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree AND 1+ years experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or in-house litigation department as primary support on significant lawsuits
    • OR 3+ years experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or in-house litigation department as primary support on significant lawsuits
  • Microsoft platform proficiency

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree AND 3+ years experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or in-house litigation department as primary support on significant lawsuits
  • 3+ years relevant in-house experience.
  • Experience supporting regulatory investigations and commercial litigation processes, including document review, document productions, and discovery responses;
  • Experience in corporate litigation, including EEO, Wage and Hour, USERRA, and tort claims;
  • Experience with the insurance industry and related skills preferred
  • Experience in managing document production for DBA and worker’s compensation claims
  • Experience with collective bargaining agreements (CBA)
  • Sound judgment and well-reasoned decision making skills;
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines and adjust to workload fluctuations;
  • Work in-house within the government contracts space a plus

Benefits

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.

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