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Cummins Inc. Corporate Litigation Paralegal in Indianapolis, Indiana
Corporate Litigation Paralegal
Description
We are looking for a talented Corporate Litigation Paralegal to join our team for our Corporate legal function based in Indianapolis, IN. This role is designated hybrid and may have the opportunity to work from your home office.
Qualifications in this role include:
Strong knowledge of litigation matters and national litigation practice
Strong skills in the following areas: organizational, interpersonal, time management, analytical, written, and verbal communications
Must be proactive, self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively prioritize a large volume of confidential and time-sensitive work with short deadlines when required
Ability to anticipate/calendar upcoming deadlines and communicate to team members
Self-starter
Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to learn on the job and develop new approaches in a global environment
Qualifications
Responsibilities in this role include:
Manage and assist with all aspects of litigation, including claim investigation, risk assessment, witness interviews, case budgets, discovery, serve as lead Company representative at mediations, depositions, and other case-related events
Liaise with Company business unit representatives, internal and external counsel as needed
Organize, maintain, and supervise document collection and work with eDiscovery manager, internal and external counsel as needed
Assist with settlement negotiations of claims including preparation of settlement documents and securing settlement funds against appropriate Company budget accounts
Work and coordinate with other internal teams to comply with internal and external requirements related to insurance coverage and financial reporting
Support and contribute to the development of process improvement with internal teams as needed
Education/Experience:
Certified paralegal or bachelor’s degree and required experience
8 years’ experience as a paralegal in law firm or comparable experience in a corporate legal department required
Trial experience preferred
Job LAW
Primary Location United States-Indiana-Indianapolis-US, IN, Indianapolis, Cummins DBU Headquarters
Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office
Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Job Posting Aug 4, 2022, 3:08:42 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Organization Corporate
Req ID: 22000502