Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary:

Huntsman Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals, is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join its Global Legal Department. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in litigation support, with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a large law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational company.

Key Responsibilities:

* Coordinate intake of all new matters, including service of process, setting up case files, and preparing and distributing legal holds.
* Support the Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance, in all aspects of matter management, including trials and pre-trial practice, e-discovery, and other litigation-related activities.
* Prepare regular updates for company officers, auditors, and the board of directors.
* Work with internal lawyers and other corporate functions to provide corporate information and general corporate assistance.
* Lead discovery efforts within the company in coordination with outside and in-house counsel.
* Coordinate with outside counsel and representatives of other companies in connection with Huntsman's indemnity rights.
* Assist in the coordination and management of settlements, periodic accruals, and supporting documentation.
* Oversee mandatory Medicare reporting.
* Assist with SOX control auditing and testing.
* Coordinate response to subpoenas for employee records and wage garnishment requests, including internal and external communication.
* Work with litigation counsel and internal stakeholders to prepare, update, and maintain quarterly and annual forecasts and budgets.
* Oversee management of legacy toxic tort docket.
* Provide administrative support and assistance on various projects, policy and procedure development, and other continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements:

* Paralegal certificate and 5+ years' experience as a litigation paralegal with a large law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational company.
* Bachelor's degree preferable.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to be flexible and work independently in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
* A team player who has strong interpersonal skills.
* A mature and professional individual with the ability to communicate with senior executives and attorneys and handle sensitive and confidential information.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data base and case management applications.
* Technical competence and experience with e-billing, matter management, legal hold management software, and eDiscovery review tools.
* Experience with entity management databases is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Huntsman Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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