Legal Specialist

CooperCompanies•San Ramon, CA

8h•$87,586 - $116,781•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Specialist works with CooperCompanies’ internal legal team to support global litigation and claims management. The role supports process improvements, recordkeeping, research, communications, internal investigations, employment-related policies and claims, communications with outside counsel, and insurance and risk-management reporting and administration related to litigation and employment matters. It also supports audits and other internal processes for litigation tracking and reporting. The position is full-time and requires onsite work five days per week in San Ramon, California. It involves approximately 5% travel per year. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance or employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Requirements

In-house and/or law office experience, including legal team experience.
Strong independent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent research and writing skills, with demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects with minimal direction.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience managing litigation and claim dockets and calendars and consistently meeting deadlines.
Experience supporting electronic discovery processes and working with e-discovery vendors.
Experience gathering and organizing information and evidence and preparing responses to discovery demands and other information requests.
Strong communication skills across in-person, telephone, email, and written correspondence, and ability to provide prompt, responsive service to a wide range of internal clients.
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and ability to master additional software tools and platforms.
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and proactive problem-solving approach.
Firm understanding of and strict adherence to confidentiality and privilege considerations, professional discretion, and sound judgment.
Commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and collegiality.
At least 3 years of experience in an in-house or law firm litigation environment.
Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certification or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently and on an ongoing basis without present or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in an in-house or law firm litigation environment; more experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Company attorneys, prepare, investigate, and conduct research for new and ongoing litigation matters.
Prepare verbal and written reports to help attorneys determine how cases should be processed, including analysis and recommendations regarding the disposition of litigation and claims.
Prepare draft legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda.
Support the legal hold notice process and maintain records.
Provide timely assistance to outside counsel, particularly by assembling witnesses and collecting documents.
Respond to subpoenas and requests for information as requested by Company attorneys.
Manage deadlines and case and matter calendars.
Coordinate court appearances, depositions, and meetings among employees and internal and outside counsel.
Assist with preparation of Company periodic reports.
Provide guidance and instruction to others on handling U.S.-based claims, complaints, and policy application.
Support or lead projects relating to process or policy improvements.
Support internal investigations, employment-related policies and claims, communications with outside counsel, and insurance and risk-management reporting and administration related to litigation and employment matters.
Support audits and other internal processes related to litigation tracking and reporting.