Paralegal – Senior Paralegal

Job Duties and Qualifications

A paralegal for Halliburton’s Litigation Practice Group works closely with our in-house attorneys to manage lawsuits and disputes, with a focus on discovery and case management.  A Paralegal will handle a matter from beginning to disposition, communicating with outside counsel, along with employees and others related to such disputes.  Must be organized, self-motivated, proactive and be able to work well under pressure. A qualified candidate would have experience working within a law firm environment and/or energy sector with a working knowledge of commercial and personal injury litigation. This role will report on a Hybrid work schedule.

Job Duties
•    Assists in-house attorneys in handling various legal matters, including but not limited to commercial, personal injury, intellectual property, and other varied types of litigation.
•    Helps investigate claims and disputes, locates documents, records, witnesses, etc., and maintains case files, records, and information systems. 
•    Supports in-house and outside attorneys in the coordination of depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and other proceedings. 
•    May have supervisory responsibilities for matters, and generally has minimal administrative or clerical responsibilities.

Requirements
•    Typically requires undergraduate degree, and/or paralegal certificate, and/or equivalent experience.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Paralegal to Senior Paralegal.