Legal Analyst

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Legal Analyst (paralegal), located in Houston, TX, through December 6th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Overview: The Strategic Issues & Litigation Group is responsible for the oversight, evaluation, and management of complex, high-stakes litigation and investigations, management of retained counsel, and other functions. The legal analyst to be hired will be part of a tightly integrated team coordinating legal initiatives and providing comprehensive, high-quality legal advice and advocacy. The analyst is expected to be an involved, strongly productive member of the SI&L team. Strong analytical, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills are essential. The ability to work closely and collaboratively with in-house counsel, legal analysts, eDiscovery project managers, and outside law firms is critical.

This position will be part of the team reporting to the Chief Counsel for Strategic Issues & Litigation of Chevron Corporation. The position will provide paralegal support to high-stakes litigation. The position requires an experienced Legal Analyst who is versed in complex litigation, including eDiscovery, and possesses a commitment to learning and expanding his/her skill set.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Provide Legal Analyst support to complex litigation, including but not limited to:

• Partner with the team to help manage all stages of discovery for a complex, multijurisdictional litigation docket in federal and state court.
• Support the team in managing preservation, data collection, review and production.
• Conduct factual and legal research, including witness interviews.
• Work closely with Chevron business partners, Corporate Leads, Legal Analysts, eDiscovery Specialists, and outside counsel to deliver results.
• Ensure appropriate and best use of tools and processes.
• Track the progress of eDiscovery and diligence projects to ensure timely completion.
• Regularly provide updates to the team regarding the status of projects and anticipated completion dates.
• Maintain and update internal resources for the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a paralegal which includes the following:
• Demonstrated success working on complex, multi-jurisdiction litigation matters in federal and state courts, including experience with preservation, discovery, and other procedural requirements in federal and state court and the corresponding impacts on the litigation.
• Substantial experience in eDiscovery and demonstrated proficiency with eDiscovery tools.
• Demonstrated practical understanding of privilege and work product protection, evidence collection and handling, investigation and expert and fact witness management, and impacts to complex litigation strategy.
• Successful proven ability to organize and manage many different workstreams, collaborate with outside counsel and internal team(s), set and maintain calendars, schedules and agenda, and keep communications clear and timely.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain high quality performance with competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to give effective feedback (both positive and constructive) and receive feedback (both positive and constructive) and act upon it.
• Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written), including the ability to effectively analyze and communicate across broad functional and organizational lines.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, and the ability to quickly learn new tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or an advanced degree.
• Litigation and e-discovery experience working at a law firm.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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