Sr. Litigation Paralegal

SUMMARY

The Sr. Legal Support Lead, Litigation performs a variety of litigation management duties in the company’s Law Department under the direction of a company attorney.  The requirements of this role include an understanding of the U.S. and European judicial systems, general & product liability law, insurance, warranties and other contract obligations, federal & state rules of discovery, the company’s corporate structure and its products. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offer recommendations, implement solutions, and make independent decisions on case management while exercising excellent judgement on when to involve in house and external counsel.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, case strategy to all levels of employees, including business, financial and senior executive leadership.
• Effectively interact with and coordinate case activity with outside counsel retained to represent Owens Corning.
• Coordinate the compilation of electronic and hard copy information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence, as necessary to respond to discovery.
• Provide direction to other members of the  litigation support administrative staff.
• Conduct factual investigation, including interviewing witnesses and or coordinate investigations and fact-finding on general liability, warranty, and product liability litigation matters.
• Provide legal support to Customer Response Center, Warranty Teams, Preferred/ Platinum Contractors Team, and assist in resolving product warranty claims.
• Provide legal support to all business units in the U.S. on a full range of matters and in Europe for significant liability and insurance matters.
• Prepare settlement calculations based on factual and projected information produced in conjunction with pending litigation.
• Prepare and negotiate settlement documents, including agreements and releases.
• Prepare status reports and correspondence for updates to senior management, financial controls and other stakeholders.
• Respond to general and product related subpoenas.
• Assist in preparing company witnesses for deposition.
• Serve as the company representative at mediation and other court proceedings as needed.

• Collect, organize, and maintain litigation documents/files.

• Manage electronic files in Legal Tracker and Box.
• Review outside counsel invoices in Legal Tracker for compliance with OC billing guidelines.
• Prepare financial forecasts for litigation expenses and support counsel in preparing for contingent liability reviews.
• Provide support to other paralegals as necessary.
• Handle emergency and crisis situations from customers and homeowners.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house required, preferably with litigation experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Trustworthiness and high ethical standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
• Decision making and fair judgement
• Ability to negotiate
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to manage time and workload
• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Exceptional attention to Detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

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About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.