Job Description
Savanah River National Laboratory SRNL is seeking an experienced paralegal with administrative duties included in experience. Must have a background in a law office or other legal environment. Positions will consult with members on SRNL management team and peers regarding support from the office of the General counsel. The position will have occasion to handle sensitive and internal data and provide appropriate support to SRNL positions each report to the respective leaders in their organizations.
Responsibilities
Prepare for litigation of cases with outside counsel and personnel or organizations being represented by SRNL. Complete the necessary discovery and trial preparation for contract litigation. Conduct factual investigations, witness interviews, document discovery, prepare answers to complaints, pleadings, interrogatories, affidavits, depositions, and secure data supporting SRNL's position during litigation. Organize for trial. Prepare data relative to negotiating contract claims. Conduct field research. Analyze data and procurement issues. Conduct involved legal research. Using research skills and knowledge base of legal resources available, conduct more involved legal research, draft legal documents and perform other related duties. Prepare memoranda, briefs, reports, and contractual agreements. Provide liaison between GC's office and other SRNS departments. Carry out broad paralegal assignments with a minimum of oversight or supervision. Supervise subcontract employees engaged for special projects or for temporary staff augmentation. May represent company attorneys in dealing with external contacts and in executing simple legal matters. May be assisted by and may provide guidance to nonexempt or entry level personnel.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a nontechnical or business discipline and at least 7 years of experience in business, administrative or other legal-related areas. An Associate degree and 8-12 years of experience or a high school diploma and greater than 15 years of relevant experience would be considered an equivalent substitute.
Physical Requirements Of The Job
This job has specific physical requirements such as lifting, driving, ability to travel, etc; Lifting files under 20 lbs.; climbing stairs.
Preferred Experience
Experience working in law firm as a Paralegal
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
