Paralegal (Litigation)

Overview

Legal support for litigation, compliance, and contracts at CRH Americas.

Key Responsibilities

• database management
• legal research
• e-filing
• compliance training
• document preservation
• litigation support

Tasks

CRH Americas, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its collaborative legal department. In this hands-on role, you will report to an Associate General Counsel of CRH Americas, Inc. and work closely with the Contracts & Litigation Team to assist the operating companies with a wide variety of legal matters, including claims and contracts. This position will also work closely with the Senior Compliance Manager to monitor reports made to the CRH Hotline and otherwise support the Company’s compliance program. -Assist in the management of the Company’s corporate entity database and service of process. -Conduct legal research on a variety of topics and prepare memorandums for attorney review. -Develop strong working relationships with the operating companies. -Retrieve information from judicial, legislative, and industry databases. -Assist with the preparation of expense reports and budgets. -Coordinate with operating companies to timely respond to subpoenas and document requests. -E-File pleadings, motions, and other documents for matters in litigation or arbitration. -Coordinate compliance training, reporting, and recordkeeping. -Manage and execute document preservation requests and litigation hold notices. -Research state qualification requirements and prepare filings for any necessary qualifications. -Assist in maintaining database of contract forms, pleadings, and related documents. -Organize and maintain electronic indexes of pleadings, discovery, and exhibits. -Prepare compliance training materials and schedule compliance training seminars. -Help monitor and track the CRH Hotline Reports related to CRH Americas, Inc. -Assist attorneys and other paralegals with a variety of legal matters as part of a team. -Coordinate with internal and external attorneys on the management of legal matters. -Draft and file documents related to a variety of administrative matters, arbitrations, and lawsuits. -Draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other documents for attorney review. -Work with the operating companies and other legal professionals on a variety of matters, including arbitrations, insurance claims, contracts, investigations, and lawsuits. -Quickly and effectively address issues related to administrative matters, claims, and lawsuits.

Requirements

• imanage
• microsoft office
• paralegal cert
• 5+ years
• confidentiality
• attention detail

What You Bring

-Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and work with minimal supervision. -Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. -Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties. -Experience as a litigation paralegal is preferred. -Must be 18 years in age or older. -Paralegal Certificate preferred but not mandatory. Will consider equivalent work experience. -Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person. -At least five years of experience as a paralegal in an in-house or law firm environment. -Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. -Superb attention to detail and follow-up skills. -Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. -May require sitting for extended periods of time. -Proficiency with iManage or similar data management programs and with on-line court filing systems. -Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. -Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents. -Ability to cooperatively interact with all levels of personnel. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Excel, OneDrive, and PowerPoint.

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Benefits

This role is based at our Corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA – hybrid work schedule. CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. -Highly competitive base pay -Opportunity to work remotely for a portion of normal business hours. -Health and wellness programs -Group retirement savings program -Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs -The home office is an open office environment where the noise level is usually quiet.

About Crh

-Specializes in aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, and other construction materials. -CRH’s history includes significant acquisitions that expanded its global presence and reach. -Key projects span residential, commercial, and infrastructural developments, contributing to landmark buildings worldwide. -Known for its leadership in infrastructure, CRH provides essential products for roads, bridges, and urban developments. -The company’s diverse product range supports the construction of both public and private sector projects.

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Security Clearance

-must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.