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Fluor Corporation · 2 months ago

Senior Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Fluor Corporation is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment. They are seeking a Senior Paralegal for their Law Department to support the Dispute Resolution Team by managing subpoenas, collaborating with various departments, and providing day-to-day support to in-house counsel.

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Responsibilities

Respond to third party subpoenas and coordinate with other members of the Law Department in the handling service of complaints and other court related filings against the company
Collaborate with other departments to gather, analyze and produce information responsive to subpoenas, discovery requests, and investigations
Work with other members of the Law Department, Finance and external counsel to prepare, track and manage budgets
Provide day-to-day support to in-house counsel managing litigation, federal and state inquiries, and proceedings, and internal compliance initiatives
Manage high volumes of tasks and projects independently when possible and coordinate with attorneys when appropriate
Collaborate with other members of the Law Department on legal hold notices related to claims and litigation
Perform data entry and retrieval of information through docket management and reporting systems and update/maintain department databases as appropriate, including to collaborate with other paralegals in the Law Department on corporate registrations and contracts recordkeeping
Legal research as may be directed by counsel or on own initiative
Handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary matters on a routine basis with confidentiality
Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Paralegal certificateLitigation support experienceCourt systemsDatabase managementMicrosoft Excel expertiseLegal research skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of directly related experience
Minimum 3 years' experience with a law firm or corporate legal department, with 1 year focused on providing paralegal support to litigation attorneys
Paralegal certificate
Background check clearance
Knowledge of federal and state court system, litigation, governmental and regulatory matters, including experience responding to discovery
Ability to manage time and tasks effectively; work independently and in a team environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to relate to people at all levels inside and outside the organization
Superior organizational skills, judgment, and flexibility
Strong ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate work activities to meet internal and external deadlines
High level of professionalism, confidence and integrity, with the ability to work in an atmosphere dealing with highly confidential and privileged matters
React with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround
Superior follow-up and attention to detail
Ability to learn and acquire expertise in new software and applications
Computer skills to include: Intermediate to advanced skills in database management
Expertise in creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and working in Microsoft Access
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe
Knowledge of e-mail file management/storage and other types of electronically stored information
Experience with TeamConnect or other legal management systems helpful

Preferred

Certified Legal Assistant, Paralegal Certification, or global equivalent
Experience working in either private practice or corporate environment
Outstanding project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Highly organized, detail oriented, with strong ability to prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work with outside counsel and deal with internal clients at many different levels within an organization
Proficient in the use of computers to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
EAP
Disability coverage
Life insurance
AD&D
Voluntary benefit plans
401(k) with a company match
Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees
Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
Parental leave
Training and development courses

Company

Fluor Corporation

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Fluor Corporation is a global engineering, procurement and construction company.

H1B Sponsorship

Fluor Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (52)
2024 (34)
2023 (32)
2022 (21)
2021 (18)
2020 (20)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.3B
Key Investors
Starboard Value
2025-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2022-02-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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David Constable
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Jim Robert Breuer
Chief Executive Officer
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