Paralegal - Litigation Specialist

We are Generac Power Systems, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Our company has a rich history of innovation, from creating the home standby generator market category to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company. We continue to push new boundaries and are shaping the market with our rapid growth.

The paralegal will support the litigation team in resolving commercial, products liability, intellectual property, and employment litigation. The paralegal will assist attorneys in resolving litigation involving multiple business groups at Generac, maintaining litigation files, reviewing and drafting correspondence, releases, and other legal documents for attorney review, and performing legal research or other legal administrative matters as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with initial fact investigation for potential and pending litigation
• Manage litigation holds, including preparing and sending preservation notices to appropriate custodians
• Independently manage discovery for litigation matters working with internal resources and outside counsel assigned to the case
• Identify relevant document and data sources and coordinate collection of company information for discovery, subpoena, and regulatory requests
• Respond to subpoenas and requests for information with minimal supervision
• Schedule and attend witness interviews and coordinate site inspections with internal and outside experts
• Maintain case files and dockets deadlines for pending matters
• Provide support on periodic and special projects

Requirements:

• 5+ Years of paralegal experience, including direct experience in litigation support
• Associate's Degree and/or relevant legal education (Paralegal Certificate)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an in-house legal department
• Familiarity with products liability and complex commercial litigation
• Experience with eDiscovery and Relativity

Generac Power Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can grow and thrive. Our company values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about energy technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.