Paralegal - Litigation Labor And Employment

Title

Paralegal - Litigation/Labor & Employment

About The Role

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to support our U.S./U.K. Litigation and Labor & Employment legal teams. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with responding to records subpoenas, legal document review, data collection and litigation support and must be comfortable working across time zones in collaboration with U.S. based counsel.

KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission-critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork. At KBR, we empower our people to solve the world’s toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We don’t just deliver results, we deliver game-changing solutions, innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to U.S. third-party subpoenas including:
• Reviewing subpoenas for scope and required records
• Collecting and organizing responsive documents from various internal systems and teams
• Assisting with redactions and confidentiality checks
• Preparing letters and response packets
• Maintain accurate tracking logs of subpoenas, deadlines and response status
• Communicate effectively with U.S. based attorneys, paralegal and HR partners
• Acknowledge and distribute Service of Process to appropriate stakeholders
• Assist with Legal Hold Administration and reporting
• Support eDiscovery data collection requests
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned
  

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) or equivalent; additional U.S. legal education or certification is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in legal support, litigation or document review (law firm, corporate legal department or ALSP experience strongly preferred)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with U.S. litigation processes, especially subpoenas and records requests
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Highly proficient with the following software tools
• Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
• Document review tools such as Purview and Relativity
• 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 and positive attitude
• Ability to coordinate with U.S. business hours when needed