Legal Analyst at Strategic Staffing Solutions
Houston, TX 77001
About the Job
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available! The details are below.
Legal Analyst
Hybrid
Houston, TX
Duration: 6+ months
Job ref# 235348
Job Description:
• 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.
• 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 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 production.
• 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 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.
