Business Consulting IV (Legal Analyst(Paralegal) Litigation)

San Ramon, CA 94583

Posted: 03/19/2024 Job Category: Professional Job Number: 179835 Pay Rate: $60.00 - $70.00

Job Description


Oil, Products & Gas ("OPG") Law has a team of Legal Analysts (paralegals) who provide support for litigation matters for the Americas Exploration & Production (E&P), International E&P and Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream ("DCM") businesses. This position will provide legal support to the team of litigation attorneys and legal analysts responsible for litigation cases and projects and will report to the Senior Manager, OPG Law Legal Operations and Services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This contractor position requires a highly skilled Legal Analyst who is knowledgeable in litigation casework, is capable of efficient case management and exhibits strong leadership and influencing skills. The ideal candidate is an experienced Legal Analyst who thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment, is technology proficient, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate should also excel at solving problems and exhibits a high-level of initiative.

Responsibilities:

This position will perform paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys or legal analysts, including:

Assist with the management of discovery for a varied and complex litigation docket, including environmental & safety, employment, personal injury, royalty, commercial and property damage disputes.
Support Company employees and contractors in complying with their legal hold responsibilities and understanding the information management lifecycle.
Support the management of subpoena responses.
Assist with document reviews and productions.
Support attorneys and legal analysts with responses to government agencies.
Collaborate with the internal and external legal team to manage preservation, data collection and production.
Conduct factual and legal research, including researching liabilities and conducting witness interviews.
Contribute analysis and support the development of solutions for legal teams.
Work closely with Company business partners, Attorneys, Legal Analysts, eDiscovery Project Managers and Outside Counsel to resolve a variety of issues relating to litigation support.
Ensure efficient and appropriate application of Law Function litigation tools, processes, policies and compliance for matter management.



Qualifications and Education Requirements:




Required Qualifications:
Minimum of ten years of experience as a paralegal.
Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal issues and collaborate across broad functional and organizational lines (e.G., business partners, subject matter experts, attorneys and law professionals).
Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing and research skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain-high quality performance with competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong communication (both oral and written), collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel and staff.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and think independently on how to solve problems and offer solutions.
Demonstrate a growth mindset.
Ability to commit to contributing your perspective in a professional manner.
Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools and the ability to quickly learn new tools.
Demonstrated experience with eDiscovery practice, process, developments and tools.




Must have a valid driver s license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.



Preferred Skills:

Bachelor s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office tools (i.E., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, Sway and Visio).
Experience working on large dockets or chronic exposure matters in addition to general litigation.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $560.00-$70.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.



Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:



  • Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)



  • Continuous Employment Development and Learning



  • Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement



  • 401K



  • Aetna & Kaiser Group Medical Coverage



  • Dental Insurance Coverage



  • Vision Insurance Coverage



  • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D



  • Long Term Disability



  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability



  • Access to Health Joy



  • GAP Medical Coverage



  • Direct Deposit



  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts





Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.


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