FedEx - Moon, PA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Moon, PA
Couriers and Messengers

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal position at Federal Express Corporation is designed to provide essential support to the legal staff by managing the flow of documents and information critical for processing legal matters. This role involves a variety of tasks that are integral to the legal department's operations, ensuring that attorneys have the necessary resources to effectively handle cases. The paralegal will be responsible for preparing and conducting research on new and ongoing legal matters, which includes organizing and tracking all legal files and documents to ensure they are readily accessible to attorneys. In addition to document management, the paralegal will prepare both verbal and written reports that assist attorneys in determining the appropriate course of action for cases. This includes drafting legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda, as well as preparing materials for training programs aimed at educating management and FedEx personnel on legal-related issues. The role also requires assisting attorneys during trials and providing timely support to outside counsel as needed. The Litigation Paralegal will manage deadlines and coordinate various legal activities, such as court appearances, depositions, and meetings, ensuring that all parties are informed and prepared. Maintaining confidentiality and privilege in all work is paramount, as is the ability to participate in and support privileged projects. The position may also involve additional duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares, investigates, and conducts research for new and ongoing legal matters.
  • Organizes, coordinates, and tracks all legal files and documents, making them available and easily accessible to attorneys.
  • Prepares verbal and written reports to assist attorneys in determining how cases should be processed.
  • Prepares relevant information for inclusion in and assists with printing the legal department activity reports, as needed.
  • Prepares draft legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda.
  • Prepares materials on training programs for management and FedEx's personnel regarding legal-related issues.
  • Assists attorneys during trials.
  • Provides timely assistance to FedEx's outside counsel as requested.
  • Responds to subpoenas and requests for information.
  • Manages deadlines and the case/matter calendar. Coordinates court appearances, depositions, meetings, etc., between employees and outside counsel.
  • Develops, maintains, monitors, and tracks internal legal processes and databases.
  • Maintains confidentiality and privilege of all work. Participates in and supports privileged and confidential projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associates' Degree in legal studies or related field or Paralegal certification required; high school diploma/GED and two (2) years' legal experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • No experience required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Preferred experience includes class or complex litigation, joint employment litigation, employment litigation, and/or e-discovery litigation support.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
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