CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The Litigation Paralegal will report to the Associate General Counsel - Litigation and be responsible for supporting a varied and complex litigation docket, including, but not limited to, personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, intellectual property, land and right-of-way, and environmental matters. The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with CenterPoint Energy’s in-house litigation attorneys to provide paralegal services to CenterPoint Energy, its subsidiaries, and its affiliates.
Essential Functions
- Support litigation attorneys on a varied and complex litigation docket, including, but not limited to, personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, intellectual property, land and right-of-way, and environmental matters.
- Manage the intake and opening of new matters.
- Support the litigation team in issuing and monitoring legal holds.
- Supervise litigation clerk.
- Manage subpoena responses.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to manage document preservation, collection, and production.
- Conduct legal research and perform other administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
- Contribute analysis and develop solutions for the litigation team.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, eDiscovery vendor, and outside counsel to resolve a variety of issues relating to litigation support.
- Prepare various reports regarding litigation docket.
- Ensure efficient application of Legal Department tools, processes, and policies through matter management.
- Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality performance with competing deadlines.
- Able to motivate self to accomplish projects and achieve goals with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, including self-directed learning.
- Able to exercise discretion, tact, and good judgment; maintain a courteous, professional, and personable demeanor; and build positive internal and external relationships.
- Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
- Able to express opinions effectively and convey information in an appropriate manner.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools.
- Ability to learn and work with legal matter management systems and other programs and software relevant to job.
Education Description
- Requires a high school diploma or GED
- College degree or paralegal certificate preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal required
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What We Bring To You
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 04/29/2024
Posting End Date: 05/13/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
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- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
