Litigation Paralegal (Legal Analyst) position at J. C. Penney in Plano

J. C. Penney is at present looking to employ Litigation Paralegal (Legal Analyst) on Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:39:14 GMT. Requirements - Corp/Field Mgmt Litigation Paralegal JC Penney Company, Inc. Plano, Texas jcpenney has an immediate need for a Litigation Paralegal. The Litigation Paralegal will work under the supervision of an attorney(s), performs all legal assistance and/or paralegal functions related to Litigation area and handles certain responsibilities in which the paralegal exercises discretion and...

Litigation Paralegal (Legal Analyst)

Location: Plano, Texas

Description: J. C. Penney is at present looking to employ Litigation Paralegal (Legal Analyst) right now, this position will be reside in Texas. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Requirements - Corp/Field Mgmt

Litigation Paralegal
JC Penney Company, Inc.
Plano, Texas

jcpenney has an immediate need for a Litigation ! Paralegal. The Litigation Paralegal will work under the supervision of an attorney(s), performs all legal assistance and/or paralegal functions related to Litigation area and handles certain responsibilities in which the paralegal exercises discretion and independent non-legal judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Gathers factual information relative to litigation issues, providing general assistance to attorneys, and prepares summaries of factual findings, investigations, deposition/hearing/trial testimony, legal research, and/or sequential and chronological events for attorneys.
• Researches statutes, regulations, and court decisions; drafts responses to discovery, subpoena requests and other legal documents.
• Prepares court and other administrative agency filings, tracks status and follows through on assigned matters or projects, reviews documents for production for attorney-client privil! ege, and gathers information and documents in response to disc! overy and/or subpoenas.
• Handles general inquiries relating to matter status and/or acts in a liaison relationship within the organization to facilitate efficient workflow in legal matters or projects, and may undertake basic legal work and prepare reports.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of all aspects of the department’s work and its context in the organization as a whole, and maintains an awareness of, and stays up to date with changes in laws and procedures, specifically relating to labor & employment practice area(s).
• May provide back-up support to docketing and/or subpoena handling process.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• College degree or comparable paralegal experience is required; paralegal certificate from ABA accredited paralegal program is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a law firm with at least 3 years’ of Labor & Employment experience.
• Proficiency in legal r! esearch, legal writing, effective communication and summary reporting.
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and use of collaborative solutions in handling issues or tasks.
• Versatility in dealing with legal staff and handling assignments.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook required; experience with TeamConnect and iManage preferred.

Our corporate office supports the jcpenney stores nationwide and offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401 (k) Savings Plan with company match, and a merchandise discount plan to jcpenney. Amenities include free covered parking, full cafeteria services, fitness center, and on-site childcare.
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This position will be opened on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:39:14 GMT

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