Paralegal, Litigation - Koch Co Public Sector, LLC

Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, is a shared-services company that provides legal, government and public affairs services to affiliates of Koch Industries, Inc. around the world.

Based in Wichita, Kan., Koch Industries, Inc. is one of the largest private companies in America according to Forbes magazine. It owns a diverse group of companies involved in refining and chemicals; process and pollution control equipment and technologies; minerals; fertilizers; polymers and fibers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 67,000 people. Since 2003, Koch companies have invested more than $43 billion in acquisitions and other capital expenditures.

Roles/Responsibilities

A paralegal is needed to provide assistance for all aspects of litigation case management for an in-house legal team. We are looking for a talented, self-motivated individual who enjoys being busy and working in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates must be extremely organized, possess excellent communication and research skill, and demonstrate the ability to manage projects.

• Prepare miscellaneous legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain document files
• Gather and analyze data / investigate facts
• Collaborate with inside and outside counsel
• Work directly with experts, consultants and witnesses regarding case and prepare them for trial
• Collect physical / electronic data and/or records
• Correspond with clients regarding case status

Work Experience/Skills & Education REQUIRED

• 3+ years work experience in a law firm or corporate litigation environment
• Candidate must possess a strong work ethic, high level of personal integrity, compliance and confidentiality
• Experience with process improvement, proactively streamlining procedures and reporting
• Excellent communication skills including writing, proofreading and phone etiquette
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word / strong familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented individual with strong reading comprehension skills and a dedication to accuracy and thoroughness
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Sense of urgency which drives results
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• High School diploma

Work Experience / Skills & Education PREFERRED

• Familiarity with Concordance / Summation / or other electronic review tools/databases
• Experience with Westlaw or similar research tool
• Experience with electronic discovery collection, management and production

Physical Demands / Unusual Working Conditions

• Some lifting may be required - up to 40 lbs.
• Some overtime may be required
  
  
  
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
  Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
  
  

: Legal
Location: USA-Kansas-WICHITA-KS 
Company: Koch Co Public Sector, LLC
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Regular
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time