Litigation Paralegal/Paralegal Assistant

Requisition ID: 284502

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

Work Location: London WC2E

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for its in-house Legal department in London. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support attorneys in the Litigation & Claims and Labor & Employment Groups in the Corporate Legal department. This role involves providing support for a wide range of litigation, claims, labor, and employment matters.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with leadership.

• Support for litigation, claims, and labor and employment matters, including managing subpoenas, discovery, data subject access requests, and other information requests.
• Conduct document reviews using electronic review tools such as Viewpoint and Relativity, focusing on responsiveness, privilege, and personal information.
• Track, organize, and file legal documents, advice, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist in drafting retainer agreements for counsel, experts, and consultants.
• Conduct internal searches for records and coordinate with records managers for discovery responsiveness.
• Draft legal hold notices, issue and respond to legal hold notices using software tools.
• Manage litigation costs, including preparing and updating budgets, reviewing invoices, and communicating with legal service providers.
• Review records scheduled for destruction for compliance with retention policies.
• Communicate with external counsel, vendors, and others regarding legal matters.
• Assist with initiatives set by the Legal Department.
• Maintain and generate reports from internal databases and tracking tools.
• Handle legal documents received via service of process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in litigation, claims, or labor and employment legal matters.
• Experience with legal cost tracking, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with legal applications like Viewpoint, Relativity, Mitratech Legal Hold, SimpleLegal, and iManage.
• Experience managing and querying databases.
• Experience in engineering and construction or related fields.

At Bechtel, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact .