Legal Analyst Jobs

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Legal Analyst (Paralegal), located in San Ramon, California or Houston, Texas, through Wednesday 31stat 11:59 p.m.

Overview:

Oil, Products & Gas (OPG) Law has a team of Legal Analysts (paralegals) who provide support for litigation matters for the Downstream & Chemicals and Midstream businesses. This position reports to the Supervisor, Legal Analysts, DCM Litigation, OPG Law.

This position provides paralegal support to the Downstream & Chemicals and Midstream businesses and the team of litigation attorneys responsible for those litigation cases.

This position requires a highly skilled Legal Analyst who is knowledgeable in litigation casework, is capable of efficient case management, and exhibits strong leadership and influencing skills. It will be helpful for the successful candidate to have experience working on large dockets or chronic exposure matters in addition to general litigation.

Responsibilities:
The individual will perform paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of Corporate Leads, including:

• Work closely with Chevron business partners, Corporate Leads, Legal Analysts, eDiscovery Project Managers, and Outside Counsel, to resolve a variety of issues relating to litigation support; and
• Prepare document review protocols and conduct and manage document reviews;
• Manage discovery for a varied and complex litigation docket, including chronic exposure/toxic torts, personal injury, employment, incident response, small claims, and property damage disputes;
• Conduct factual and legal research, including researching liabilities and conducting witness interviews;
• Ensure efficient and appropriate application of Law Function tools, processes, Company Policy, and compliance through matter management.
• Support facilities with responses to government agencies;
• Collaborate with the internal and external legal team to manage preservation, data collection, and production;
• Manage subpoena responses;
• Contribute analysis to, and develop solutions for, the legal teams supported;

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an often demanding and fast-paced setting.
• Desire to continuously learn and grow and demonstrated actions to do so.
• Demonstrated judgment and ability to maintain high quality performance with competing deadlines.
• Ability to give effective feedback (both positive and constructive) and receive feedback (both positive and constructive) and act upon it.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools and apps.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability, with a commitment to contribute your perspective.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with colleagues, clients, management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff.
• Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal issues across broad functional and organizational lines (e.g., business partners, subject matter experts, and attorneys).
• Demonstrated experience with eDiscovery practice, process, developments, and tools.
• Minimum of ten years of experience as a paralegal.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,40 – $168,400 The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.
• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

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