Paralegal - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries is looking for a Paralegal to join our team in the Baton Rouge, LA area. Assists with paralegal responsibilities for the Legal Department. Works independently with minimal supervision, conducts some legal research, performs administrative duties including creating and preparing routine materials, proofreading, verifying, and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity. Utilizes advanced computer skills to prepare complex correspondence, reports, charts, tables, graphs, and forms. Works and does research with LEXIS, PACER, and other databases. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Assistant General Counsel; Develops procedures for performance of variety of duties / performs complex duties within established guidelines.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience or equivalent combinations of experience and training. Paralegal certificate preferred but not required depending on skills
• Excellent Knowledge of internet searches, business machines, printer-scanners, computers and/or menu driven applications. Will be required to have knowledge and excellent abilities with computer software such as Google Workspace
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Applicant/employee should be able to do some research on Lexis®, ECF and Pacer and should be able to file court pleadings and other documents with the various courts
• Applicant must work in office and be present in the office during business hours
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Prepare/Draft Responses to Discovery Requests and Subpoena; responds to and forwards garnishments, child custody orders, bankruptcies, and attachments; prepare Exhibits for Deposition and position statements; open File for New EEOC Charges filed and log New EEOC Charges filed on Excel spreadsheet; prepare/compose correspondence letters regarding legal matters; maintain litigation hold notices and CounselLink database; works on billing and invoices; co-custodian of records; perform administrative functions and some legal research including filing, copying, binding reports, data entry, testing, and checking documentation, on the credentials of employees and potential employees; may answer, screen and direct telephone calls and emails; may compile and prepare various reports and articles; may coordinate and process general administrative work; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movement of eyes, hands and fingers to operate machines and equipment; lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment Factors:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or office environment
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground levels; obstructed pathways
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.