Paralegal

Provide administrative support to the AVP, Legal Operations and the Litigation team Support supplier risk management throughout the supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding Partner with Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Risk Management teams, subject matter experts, and legal supplier owners Maintain required supplier risk management documentation and reporting Manage day-to-day supplier purchasing and invoice inquiries Support litigation case handling for lawsuits, regulatory inquiries, arbitration matters, threatened litigation, escalated customer complaints, and complex subpoenas Manage multiple cases and projects under demanding deadlines with minimal supervision Assist with litigation case intake and assignment Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end litigation and settlement reports, including 1099 tax reporting Coordinate with outside counsel, internal finance, and the Tax Center of Excellence on settlement payments, arbitration fees, contributions, account adjustments, and tax filings Review, reconcile, and resolve law firm invoice billing issues Assist with quarterly settlement check accruals Serve as Litigation Database system administrator and maintain litigation records Generate Legal Hold notices and reports Assist with document production requests Assist with in-person service of process across Synchrony hubs Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Requirements Ability to attend the Supplier Manager course and become Supplier Manager certified At least 3 years of Excel experience Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint Ability to learn T360 and Exterro and serve as application administrator Experience with OneFD Experience with or ability to learn ACM, I2R, Debt Manager (DM 10), and Content Navigator Production Experience with or ability to learn Coupa and SAS Viya Willingness to work US time zones, 8 am–5 pm Monday–Friday, with a flexible schedule including overtime Strong knowledge of Synchrony’s overall business operations Familiarity with litigation documentation Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills Professional etiquette, positive attitude, and good attendance Excellent oral and written communication abilities Integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards Ability to receive and implement feedback Well-developed time management and prioritization skills Self-starting nature and demonstrated creative problem-solving ability Experience in a legal environment or familiarity with litigation High school diploma or equivalent At least 18 years old Willingness to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and submit fingerprints Ability to satisfy Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available Core Competencies Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities in legal operations, including supplier risk management, litigation case handling, and documentation management. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and administer various legal and supplier management applications. Highest-signal resume keywords Supplier Risk Management Litigation Case Handling Excel Proficiency Legal Environment Experience Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Supplier Risk Management Litigation Case Handling Excel Proficiency Document Production Invoice Reconciliation Legal Hold Notices Settlement Reporting Supplier Management Certification T360 Administration OneFD Experience Soft Skills Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Time Management Problem-Solving Professional Etiquette Certifications & Qualifications Supplier Manager Certification Industry Keywords Litigation Documentation Supplier Lifecycle Legal Operations Regulatory Inquiries Ethical Standards Tools & Technologies T360 Exterro Coupa SAS Viya ACM I2R Debt Manager (DM 10) Content Navigator Production #J-18808-Ljbffr