Senior Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Paralegal

Syensqo • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Syensqo is hiring a Senior Litigation Paralegal (10+ years of experience) or Litigation Paralegal (5+ years of experience) for its General Counsel Legal Team. The role reports to the Chief Litigation and Employment Counsel and works closely with Litigation and Employment Counsel, other in-house team members, outside counsel, and eDiscovery vendors. The paralegal helps manage the Company’s North American claim and litigation docket, employment and environmental matters, and the Company’s eDiscovery and legal hold processes. The ideal candidate is a positive, dependable team player who can multitask effectively in a fast-paced in-house legal environment.

The position is hybrid, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, with two days per week in the office and three days remotely. Occasional travel to other U.S. sites may be needed, and periodic in-person team meetings and activities are estimated at two to four times per year, mostly in Georgia but potentially at other U.S. locations.

The expected U.S. base salary range is $80,000–$100,000 per year. Actual compensation may be higher or lower based on candidate-specific factors. Total compensation also includes bonus and/or other incentives. Syensqo offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including parental leave, employee training, language courses, well-being sessions, and a 401(k) match.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Five or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal; the Senior Litigation Paralegal level calls for 10 or more years.
• Knowledge of toxic tort, product liability, environmental, commercial, and employment litigation.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery rules and state and federal litigation processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Purview, and Legal Hold.
• Experience with at least one legal hold software and one eDiscovery or document preservation software.
• Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships across organizational levels and disciplines, including IT, Insurance, Human Resources, and Payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and good judgment.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, take pride in work products, and carry out assigned tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to ask questions or seek help when appropriate and offer help to others.
• Ability to work well on legal and cross-functional teams and develop close working relationships with business clients and other disciplines.
• Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous, fast-paced situations, while maintaining a service-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal degree, certificate, or equivalent post-graduate education.
• Some in-house experience.
• Experience with Exterro and Microsoft Purview.
• Experience with case management software such as Legal Tracker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Company’s discovery obligations, including coordinating company witness interviews and liaising with outside counsel and eDiscovery vendors.
• Own the legal hold and document collection processes, using tools such as Exterro and Microsoft Purview/Legal Hold.
• Review, analyze, and synthesize pleadings and other documents for litigation, claims, and investigations, including summarizing key facts, legal claims, and related issues; liaise with internal and outside counsel on these matters.
• Assist in managing the legacy asbestos docket and coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Insurance and Finance.
• Identify, implement, and ensure best practices and processes for litigation, discovery, and claim management.
• Assist with case management and reporting using Legal Tracker software.
• Assist in-house and external counsel with litigation and claim strategies; anticipate counsel’s needs on repetitive tasks and remind counsel of due dates.
• Prepare correspondence, charts, summaries of discovery information, and other basic releases and agreements.
• Manage service of process, including providing instructions and guidance to sites in North America.
• Oversee and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas and record requests.
• Participate in cross-functional and global teams to support compliance with litigation, reporting, and reserve processes.
• Assist with mail, settlement checks, and other administrative tasks for the North America Legal team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity, paternity, and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses, with 24 languages available.
• Free physical and psychological well-being sessions.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level