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Paralegal I/Paralegal II (Litigation)

Posted Sep 30
Full Time
On Site
Cayce, South Carolina

Job Summary

  • Assists with the preparation, review and management of discovery.
  • Assists in-house counsel in setting up and managing legal files.  Organizes, indexes and maintains large volumes of case-related documents. 
  • Coordinates interrogatory responses, requests for documents, and depositions for litigation.  Reviews and analyzes basic court documents and drafts appropriate pleadings and other court documents for review by in-house counsel.
  • Conducts legal and factual research to support litigation strategy.
  • Monitors ongoing proceedings to identify applicable orders, pleadings, and due dates.
  • Prepares exhibits, trial binders and other materials needed for hearings and trials.
  • Assists in-house counsel and outside counsel by coordinating and scheduling meetings, filing court documents and maintaining detailed case files.
  • Prepares, updates and submits monthly and quarterly litigation reports for Law Department, Business Units and Accounting/Finance.  
  • Works with business units in responding to various legal requests including subpoenas and other court documents.
  • Responds to request from insurers on status of litigation matters covered by insurance. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Paralegal I  - 0-2 years of paralegal or related legal support experience.
Paralegal II - 2+ years of paralegal or related legal support experience Mastery of skills at the Paralegal I level.

 

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include: 

  • Knowledge of law in the area supported.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and research skills.
  • Ability to recognize and evaluate legal concepts.
  • Ability to work under multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to exercise judgment and decision making in organizing and conducting work assignments.
  • Ability to perform duties under minimal or no supervision. 

 

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

 GED

High School Graduate

 

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Paralegal certificate, degree or certification.

 

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

 

Other Working Conditions

 

Test Description

No Testing Required

 

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law.  Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

 

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.   To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.  

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