Paralegal

PBF Energy•Martinez, CA

1d•$72,816 - $124,990•Onsite

About The Position

Paralegal PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are seeking a talented Paralegal to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role would be located onsite at our Martinez Refinery in Martinez, CA. The Paralegal position will support the Martinez Refinery’s Managing Counsel with discovery, production, litigation and regulatory matters, records management, and other support as needed across our network of refineries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
3+ yrs. experience working at a law firm or in-house, regulatory Health, Safety, and Environmental and/or litigation experience preferred.
Must maintain the highest degree of ethics and preserve absolute confidentiality.
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and desire to learn and expand skill set.
Excellent organization and prioritization skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated and willing to work unscheduled hours, as needed.
Basic knowledge to solve technical issues and escalate complex ones.
Demonstrate initiative (must be self-starter).
Computer Skills Required: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, generative AI tools, Legal Tracker (preferred but not required), Exterro Legal Hold (preferred), Ariba (or similar contract management software preferred).
Experience with eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity or similar software preferred).
Notary Public is required or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire.
This position is on site 5 days a week
ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
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Responsibilities

Independently performs legal research and legal writing.
Provides litigation assistance to attorneys and outside counsel, including drafting of legal briefs, motions, correspondence; prepares and organizes exhibits, documents, memoranda, reports, and correspondence relating to cases.
Manages discovery and evidence in electronic and hard copy formats.
Maintains technical proficiency with eDiscovery software, data management, and legal workflows.
Manages electronically stored information (ESI) during prelitigation, litigation, and investigative stages.
Assist in collecting, processing, reviewing, and producing large volumes of ESI.
Administer matter management and legal hold processes, including drafting and distributing notices.
Assist with data analytics and generative AI tools that assist in eDiscovery.
Assist with the preparation and/or review of documents, creating initial drafts of form agreements and other documents for review by Managing Counsel; proofreading documents prepared by Managing Counsel.
Review of invoices for compliance with billing guidelines.
Assist with records retention and document productions.
Performs other duties for Managing Counsel, such as scheduling meetings, distributing information, and drafting routine correspondence.
Maintains Managing Counsel’s files of correspondence and legal documents.
Track court deadlines, filings, and other important dates.
Other duties, as assigned by the Managing Counsel, Associate General Counsel, or General Counsel.