Senior Paralegal Litigation, US
Senior Paralegal Litigation, US
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
Mondelz International is seeking a Senior Paralegal Litigation US (Senior Paralegal). Based in East Hanover NJ the Senior Paralegal will report to the Chief Counsel Litigation and will provide assistance guidance and support on a wide range of litigation matters which arise from the daytoday operations of a large fastpaced and globally driven organization. The Senior Paralegal will provide the bestinclass legal services efficiently timely and in a costeffective manner by anticipating addressing and creatively resolving legal issues to protect the best interests of the Company as well as the integrity reputation assets officers and employees while ensuring that the Company operates in compliance with the law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic discovery litigation support and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities
Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery):
Provide significant support to all aspects of the eDiscovery process including data preservation collection processing review and production.
Develop and implement eDiscovery strategies in coordination with attorneys to deal with both ligation and governmental inquires.
Serve as the primary point of contact for eDiscovery vendors.
Negotiate and manage contracts with eDiscovery providers; including ensuring providers are on budget.
Ensure compliance with relevant rules regulations and case law related to eDiscovery including collection from nonUS jurisdictions.
Utilize bestinclass litigation tools to streamline and enhance the eDiscovery process.
Discovery Responses:
Assist outside counsel in the drafting and responding to discovery requests including interrogatories requests for production of documents and requests for admission.
Manage document review and production efforts.
Ensure timely and accurate responses to discovery requests.
Outside Counsel Management:
Negotiate billing rates and manage budgets for outside counsel and other litigation vendors.
Oversee outside counsel engagement including onboarding and performance monitoring.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for vendor management.
Litigation Support:
Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation including preparing exhibits organizing documents and coordinating witnesses.
Maintain and organize case files
Conduct legal research and analysis.
Stay up to date on current trends and best practices in litigation support and eDiscovery.
Best in Class Litigation Tools:
Stay up to date on the latest litigation technology and tools.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide training and support to other team members on the use of litigation tools.
Required Experience:
Bachelors degree ; paralegal certificate preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience as a litigation paralegal with a focus on electronic discovery.
Extensive experience with eDiscovery software and tools (e.g. Relativity Microsoft Purview Nuix etc.).
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience negotiating contracts with vendors including outside counsel.
Experience managing budgets.
Excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice demonstrating an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.
Excellent management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice demonstrating an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation.
Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop establish and improve internal processes relating to litigation management.
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate strong organizational skills and ability to work with others and manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding fastpaced and matrixed environment.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $95100 to $130800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and budget. In addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance wellness and family support programs life and disability insurance retirement savings plans paid leave programs education related programs paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our wellloved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies Ritz Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contactfor assistance.
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Job Type
RegularLegal Business Growth Partners and ServicesLegalRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
