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KBR, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Senior Paralegal, Litigation & Employment

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a global leader in delivering innovative technology-driven solutions and is seeking a highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join their in-house legal team. This role will provide advanced legal support for Litigation and Labor & Employment teams, managing complex case workflows and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

Responsibilities

Draft legal holds and administer them through Mitratech Legal Hold system

Conduct custodian interviews and assist with document collection

Draft, review and finalize discovery responses, subpoenas, privilege logs and document productions

Support other discovery efforts as needed including eDiscovery

Utilize Mitratech TeamConnect matter management system and SharePoint to maintain case files

Draft and review pleadings, motions and legal correspondence

Support attorneys in handling employment disputes, investigations, compliance matters

Assist with responses to EEOC charges, state agency complaints, and related filings

Liaise with HR and compliance teams on employment-related requests

Perform in-depth legal and factual research

Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary

Perform other legal support duties as assigned

Provide backup support for SOPs as needed

Qualification

Litigation processesEmployment lawLegal researchEDiscoveryMitratech Legal HoldMatter management systemsMicrosoft 365Communication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam playerSelf-driven

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years' experience in litigation and/or labor & employment in a law firm or in-house environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within an organization

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Demonstrated expertise in legal research, discovery drafting, eDiscovery and trial preparation

Advanced proficiency with software such as (but not limited to) Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc

LexisNexis

Relativity & Purview

PACER

Experience with matter management systems

Intellectually curious with a passion for process improvements and technology such as AI

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 with excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred

JD or paralegal certification

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees