Senior Paralegal, Litigation & Employment Legal Team

Corebridge Financial • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Director, Employment Legal & Litigation Paralegal Services. Core responsibilities will include providing support in the management of litigation, employment and investigation matters and providing administrative support as needed.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of paralegal experience, including law firm experience, is required.
• Self-starter initiative with the ability to meet and exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and remain flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience with administrative proceedings and dispute resolution (fact/document gathering, discovery, trial preparation, etc.) is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (with a focus on Excel) and have the ability and willingness to develop proficiency in new applications and electronic systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills that demonstrate creativity and commitment to Corebridge Financial’s core values of integrity, collaboration, and diversity of perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to balance thoughtful decision making with careful and timely execution.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Excellent collaboration skills and a willingness to “pitch in” to support, enrich, and strengthen the greater Corebridge Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department.

Nice To Haves

• College degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in broad range of dispute matters, including monitoring activity and deadlines; interfacing with external counsel; arranging/attending witness interviews; preparing and managing document productions; issuing and managing preservation notices; processing settlements; and engaging with expert witnesses, eDiscovery providers and other external vendors/parties. Forums include mediation, arbitration and court proceedings.
• Prepare timely responses to subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Prepare case summaries and chronologies to assist in litigation and investigation matters.
• Prepare and manage RFP responses and internal reports, including quarterly reports for senior business and legal leadership on significant matters, claims, contingencies, and other evolving topics.
• Update employee benefit plans and summary plan descriptions; draft and revise templates and form letters.
• Manage prospective budgeting process for all matters.
• Coordinate with legal operations in setting up billing files and supporting the review, approval, and payment of law firm and other vendor invoices.
• Oversee process for filing of proofs of claims in class action settlements, and interface with external vendors to evaluate offensive recovery opportunities that arise in the litigation docket.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed