Corporate Paralegal - Litigation

Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Responsible for performing administrative and legal tasks to support in-house counsel in addressing internal clients’ needs related to operations and litigation. Thoroughly organize, maintain, and update accurate databases for internal or external reporting. Work on a variety of special projects, according to the needs of the Legal Department.

• Paralegal and legal assistant duties are required.
• Intake of various communications related to legal claims or operational matters.
• Receive notices of litigation, administrative actions, third-party subpoenas, etc., as well as requests from internal clients; appropriately track and respond to each in coordination with in-house and outside counsel.
• Issue and monitor legal holds in coordination with in-house and outside counsel; conduct evidence preservation interviews.
• Create, organize, and maintain case files. Monitor status of litigation.
• Organize and maintain documents in electronic databases and filing systems.
• Assist in fact investigation of claims, collect records and other information. Review, analyze, and summarize findings.
• Coordinate and collect responses to discovery requests. Coordinate and schedule depositions.
• Assist in all phases of litigation.
• Assist in all phases of agency actions, including mediations.
• Assist with union contract administration, grievances and labor arbitrations as needed.
• Assist with note taking and proposal drafting in collective bargaining negotiations as needed.
• Calendar and monitor key case deadlines and in coordination with in-house and outside counsel.
• Assist in finalizing and implementing case settlements and related payments.
• Draft, review, and summarize legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research.
• Data entry & reporting.
• Facilitate payment of invoices. Resolve billing and payment issues.
• Communicate with internal clients, external partners, administrative bodies, courts, and others. Create and sign correspondence that doesn’t contain legal advice or independent legal opinions.
• Provide general administrative support, such as maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and court dates, preparing presentation and reference binders, arranging travel, reporting expenses, monitoring deadlines, and obtaining information from internal and external sources.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies.
• Five (5) years of experience as a paralegal in a litigation setting required.
• Five (5) years of experience in employment and personal injury law preferred.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have prior experience coordinating discovery responses in a law firm or business legal department setting.
• Must be able to conduct legal research on Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.