Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

*** This position will require on-site presence 2-3 days per week. The preferred locations for this position are Jackson, MS, New Orleans, LA or Little Rock, AR. Other locations are not approved. Candidates who cannot meet this requirement will not be considered. Relocation and sponsorship costs are also not approved for this position. ***

***The official title will be Paralegal I or II depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate***

Job Summary/Purpose

Supports the Nuclear Legal dry fuel storage litigation team in gathering documents and evidence in support of Entergy’s claims; managing document productions; scheduling, reviewing and summarizing depositions; drafting of discovery and responses; preparation of form pleadings; organization of files; and preparation and distribution of filings., Assists in trial preparation and trial proceedings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Manages, tracks, and works on discovery documents, including organization and preparation of discovery interrogatories, requests for production, and discovery responses.
Inputs, retrieves and manages documents in software programs such as Maximo and Sightline. Prepares documents for production using Sightline. Investigates and assembles facts and other data in support of Entergy’s claims. Analyzes and compiles data in form required by attorneys (e.g., charts, etc.).
Prepares and updates litigation hold documents.
Manages and prepares court-ordered documents, including initial disclosures, witness lists, exhibit lists, preliminary reports, status reports, scheduling orders, pre-trial orders, etc.
Organizes, indexes and files pleadings and other key case documents. Summarizes, where necessary, voluminous records.
Maintains attorneys’ back-up calendar and provides attorneys with advance notice of upcoming deadlines, meetings, etc.
Proofreads and edits documents.
Schedules witness interviews and depositions; summarizes depositions; conducts interviews when necessary.
Performs other necessary research and cite-checking on Internet, etc.. Becomes knowledgeable about issues in, and contents of, all litigation and other files assigned.
Assists in retaining, communicating with and obtaining relevant information from or for experts and outside counsel.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Paralegal degree/certificate and/or bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

Paralegal I: 0-5 years of work experience
Paralegal II: 5 years of work experience
Prior litigation experience is strongly preferred; litigation experience with a law firm is also preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency or ability to become proficient in Maximo and Sightline
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines/pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task and work productively as a member of multi-disciplinary team.
Perform document/record searches in Company file/databases.
Team player with a willingness to perform job responsibilities at all levels in order to meet team goals and court deadlines.
Ability to work over-time and to attend out of town proceedings from time to time.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

Paralegal degree/certificate.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 120383

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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