Legal Specialist, Commercial Litigation

Position Purpose This position provides professional legal support by assisting attorney staff with a wide range of tasks. This role will support customer and home services litigation, including consumer protection, breach of contract, construction defect, and property damage claims. It may also support attorney staff in class action, real estate, and antitrust matters. Specialists will draft legal and business communication, participate in the administration and negotiation/resolution of pre‑litigation and litigation cases, general file and database management, gather documents and respond to litigation requests, assist with regulatory filings and responses, when necessary, and respond to customer legal inquiries by involving the proper department.Key Responsibilities 18% Conduct legal research/research business problems and provide recommendations as to course of action; respond to clients legal inquiry under the supervision of counsel; review legal documents (e.g., deeds, contracts, subpoenas) to identify key issues18% Under supervision, draft business/legal communications typically using template forms (e.g., contracts, discovery, regulatory filings, cease/desist letters)18% General file/database management - maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper files for all assigned matters18% Gather relevant documents for contract negotiation/drafting, litigation responses, regulatory filings18% Negotiate settlement of smaller matters (e.g., small‑claims litigation, low regulatory fines) or negotiate smaller contracts/ amendments/statements of work10% Other tasks as assigned by supervisorDirect Manager/Direct Reports Position reports to Attorney, Sr. Attorney, Counsel or Sr. CounselNo direct reportsTravel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications Paralegal certificate3-5 yrs experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal departmentLegally eligible to work in the United StatesMinimum Education The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.Preferred Education No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience 2Preferred Years of Work Experience No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience NonePreferred Leadership Experience NoneCertifications NoneCompetencies Excellent writing skillsAdvanced internal and external communication skillsExcellent Organizational skillsTime management skillsAbility to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.Ability to effectively manage outside counselAnalytical skillsHigh level of basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Advanced web browsing skills)#J-18808-Ljbffr