Paralegal - Hybrid

Company: XPO
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Paralegal at XPOMinimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience
• 2 years of professional work experience Preferred qualifications:
  • Paralegal certificate
  • 2 plus years of law firm experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills, including the ability to create polished MS PowerPoint presentations and complex formulas in MS Excel
  • E-discovery certification
  • Proficiency in Westlaw or LexisNexis
  • Familiarity with Serengeti Legal Tracker About the Paralegal jobPay, benefits and more:
    • Competitive compensation package
    • Full health insurance benefits available on day one
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
    • 10 paid company holidays
    • 401(k) option with company match
    • Education assistance
    • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan What you'll do on a typical day:
      • Manage matter intake, including conducting internal/external research to determine appropriate party for handling
      • Set up matters in matter management system, assist with new supplier onboarding and budgeting, manage electronic document repository, audit supplier invoices, resolve billing disputes, and process settlement payments
      • Assist with all aspects of discovery including:
      • Managing legal holds including drafting, identifying relevant custodians, issuing in legal hold tool, and releasing at resolution
      • Coordinating discovery, including: initiating document collections, working with counsel to identify search terms and parameters, working with internal and external forensics and IT teams; and preparing document productions; and
      • Coordinating witness interviews and depositions.
      • Draft subpoena responses including drafting responses, identifying custodian or record, collecting responsive documents information, and producing same.
      • Track and report on metrics relevant to workload management, legal spend, and trucking litigations. #LI-Hybrid About XPOXPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
        
        

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