Position Title: 

Litigation Paralegal

 

Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $89,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position requires strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to exercise independent judgment, and a professional demeanor.  The successful candidate must be capable of performing job responsibilities within specified deadlines, handling multiple priorities, and working with minimal supervision.

 

Maintain, monitor and update Litigation Docket calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines Organize client files in electronic database Draft legal pleadings and written discovery requests/responses Identify and prepare responsive documents for production in discovery, including privilege logs Conduct factual investigations, legal research and case assessments Coordinate and confer with internal stakeholders to schedule witness interviews and investigations Gather relevant information and documents from a variety of sources Review and  summarize deposition transcripts, document production, and medical records Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses and court personnel Handle garnishments and child support wage withholding orders Respond to subpoenas and employment records requests Accept service of process and docket applicable response deadlines

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Two years of relevant experience and a paralegal associates degree or relevant certification is required. Extensive experience handling all aspects of discovery is required. Trial experience, e-discovery experience, and experience with liens, Medicare set-asides, etc. is a plus. Personal injury, property damage and commercial law, among other areas of law. Familiarity with garnishments, subpoenas and authorizations. Demonstrated ability to organize and juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Office 360, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Timely Decision Making, Priority Setting, Written Communications, Interpersonal Savvy, Time Management, Problem Solving

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.