Sr. Paralegal, Litigation and Employment Law

$128.8k - $160.9k

Full-time

KBR Inc

Title:
Sr. Paralegal, Litigation and Employment Law
At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. This role will provide advanced legal support for the Litigation and Labor & Employment teams. This role involves managing complex case workflows, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position requires deep expertise in litigation processes, employment law, and strong organizational and communication skills.
This role is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work model. Qualified candidates located in the Washington, D.C. area will also be considered for remote employment.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Legal Hold Management & Discovery Support
Support all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production of ESI aligned with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
Ensure defensibility of eDiscovery processes and compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, state rules, and regulatory requirements, including data privacy and cross-border transfer regulations.
Manage legal hold lifecycle in Mitratech Legal Hold system, including custodian identification, legal hold drafting, compliance tracking, reporting and releases.
Coordinate data mapping and custodian interviews to identify relevant data sources and key custodians.
Partner with Legal, IT, and business teams to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) and hard copy documents.
Oversee the collection of ESI from various sources, including email systems, cloud platforms, mobile devices, collaboration tools, and legacy systems, ensuring forensic soundness and chain of custody.
Manage early case assessment (ECA) processes to evaluate scope, risk, and cost of discovery efforts.
Assist with discovery responses, subpoenas, privilege logs, and productions.
Manage and collaborate with third-party vendors regarding document processing workflows, including de-duplication, filtering, metadata extraction, and quality control checks.
Develop and manage Technology Assisted Review (TAR), predictive coding, and AI-driven review workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Administer eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools), including workspace setup, user permissions, and search optimization.
Use Relativity and Microsoft Purview for document review.
Manage productions in various formats (native, TIFF, PDF) and ensure compliance with negotiated production specifications and ESI protocols.
Track and report eDiscovery metrics, including volume, cost, timelines, and vendor performance to support budgeting and process improvement.
Collaborate with outside counsel on strategy and cost management.
Provide training and guidance to legal team members, custodians, and business stakeholders on eDiscovery procedures, legal holds, and data preservation obligations.
Matter Management & Support
Utilize Mitratech Team Connect matter management system and SharePoint to maintain case files
Draft and review pleadings, motions and legal correspondence
Support attorneys in handling employment disputes, investigations, compliance matters
Assist with responses to EEOC charges, state agency complaints, and related filings
Liaise with HR and compliance teams on employment-related requests
Perform in-depth legal and factual research
Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary
Perform other legal support duties as assigned
Service of Process (SOP)
Manage receipt of Service of Process and distribute to appropriate stakeholders
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree required in related field
10+ years' experience in litigation and labor & employment in a law firm and in-house environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within an organization
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated expertise in legal research, discovery drafting, eDiscovery, and trial preparation, including hands-on experience managing all phases of the EDRM lifecycle
Proven experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity (including Relativity Analytics and Active Learning), Microsoft Purview, or similar tools
Experience with Technology Assisted Review (TAR), predictive coding, concept clustering, and other advanced analytics methodologies
Strong understanding of ESI data types, metadata, file systems, email archiving, and cloud-based data sources
Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (particularly Rules 16, 26, 34, 37, and 45), Federal Rules of Evidence (Rule 502), and relevant state procedural rules as they pertain to eDiscovery
Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and cross-border data transfer requirements as they relate to eDiscovery collections and productions
Advanced proficiency with software such as (but not limited to)
Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
LexisNexis
Relativity & Purview
PACER
Experience with matter management systems
Intellectually curious with a passion for process improvements and technology such as AI
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive matters with discretion
Self-driven, operates with a sense of urgency, and resourcefulness
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Education & Skills:
JD or paralegal certification
Basic Compensation:
$128,800-$160,900. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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