Job Information
A.O. Smith Senior Paralegal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Senior Paralegal
- Date:Dec 13, 2024
Location: Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224
Company: A. O. Smith Corporation
Company / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Recently named one of Milwaukee’s Top Places to Work, we care about our associates and have programs in place to help our team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training, and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.
Primary Function
Primarily responsible for assisting attorneys throughout the Legal Department on various legal activities and administering and supporting legal operations through management of legal technology applications. Drafts routine legal documents and reports under direct attorney supervision. Assists in researching legal and factual issues and administering Legal Department activities.
Responsibilities
LITIGATION SUPPORT:
Assist with research, document management and document drafting in various legal areas including commercial, employment, bankruptcy, class actions, environmental, and trademark, with ongoing opportunities for growth in subject matter and substance of projects based on ability
Implement and manage legal holds
Assist with document collection, review and organization
Update insurers, claims administrators, and internal finance department members as needed
Direct third-party vendor forensic analysis of devices
Help maintain financial records including reserves and class action recoveries
Create and maintain litigation document databases as needed
Responsible for all MMSEA (Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act) reporting of settlements in personal injury matters
LITIGATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Provide end-user support for document and matter management systems
Manage litigation databases
Provide technology onboarding support for new employees
Manage annual document retention clean-up for electronic files
Act as liaison with Business Technical Services for legal technology projects
ASBESTOS LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
Work with National Coordinating Counsel and in-house head of litigation to maintain asbestos files; review deposition summaries and pre-trial reports, monitor and record settlements and dismissals; assist with discovery inquiries
Log matter updates in master case management system
Prepare quarterly asbestos update and other correspondence to insurance carriers
Assist with review and maintenance of master document production database
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, or a similar support role in a law firm or corporate legal department
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of related experience preferred.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in electronic litigation database, document and matter management systems
Excellent organizational skills
High level proficiency using Microsoft Office and Adobe applications required, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experience with legal operations, specifically iManage and iPro software applications, a plus.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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ADA Statement & EEO Statement
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Nearest Major Market:Milwaukee