Senior Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Posted:
9/11/2024, 7:37:38 AM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join the Walmart Indemnity Center of Expertise as Paralegal.  This cross-functional team advises business clients and legal colleagues about Walmart’s rights and obligations associated with vendor and supplier contracts.  The Paralegal role is critical to assisting attorneys with the evaluation of tort and commercial litigation where Walmart’s contractual indemnity rights may be implicated.  You will work with vendors, suppliers, and their attorneys and insurers while protecting Walmart’s rights.  The Paralegal role may help facilitate the reporting of matters to Walmart’s insurers.  And you will assist with the development and implementation of policies and best practices to ensure indemnity matters are handled efficiently and consistently. 

You’ll make an impact by: 

  • Providing support to attorneys by managing legal processes; receiving and reviewing requests for information; collecting, entering and maintaining legal information in various legal systems.
  • Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, providing status updates on legal processes, and responding to questions about legal matters.
  • Helping draft, operationalize, and update standard operating procedures and best practices.
  • Demonstrating and maintaining knowledge of general and specific legal areas, particularly in the litigation, contracting, and insurance reporting areas.
  • Ensuring that attorneys are aware of pending deadlines and assisting with budgeting and invoice review.
  • Assisting attorneys with legal research and analysis by identifying necessary information and helping determine relevant facts to support legal arguments; helping attorneys ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintaining security and confidentiality of sensitive information, data, and communications.
  • Drafting, proofreading and updating presentations, reports, and templates.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

  • You have experience as a paralegal in contracting, litigation, and/or insurance reporting areas
  • You are comfortable with technology and how to leverage tools to improve processes
  • You are organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
  • You are process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness
  • You have strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders
  • You have experience working with cross-functional teams

Minimum qualifications…

  • A nationally recognized paralegal certification or an ABA-accredited paralegal degree AND 2 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart’s job description OR 3 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart’s job description OR a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

 

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The hourly wage range for this position is $33.00-$63.00*

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*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

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Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

A nationally recognized paralegal certification or an ABA accredited paralegal degree AND 2 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or
otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart’s job description OR 3 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal
analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart’s job description OR a juris doctorate degree from an
accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

A national recognized paralegal certification in a relevant specialty area of the law (for example, NALS, NALA), Relevant specialty area of law in a law firm or corporate legal environment

Bachelors: Law

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America