Paralegal jobs in Sandy Springs, GA

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. Job Summary CRH Americas, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its collaborative legal department. In this hands-on role, you will report to an Associate General Counsel of CRH Americas, Inc. and work closely with the Contracts & Litigation Team to assist the operating companies with a wide variety of legal matters, including claims and contracts. This position will also work closely with the Senior Compliance Manager to monitor reports made to the CRH Hotline and otherwise support the Company's compliance program. Job Location This role is based at our Corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA - hybrid work schedule. Job Responsibilities Help monitor and track the CRH Hotline Reports related to CRH Americas, Inc. Coordinate compliance training, reporting, and recordkeeping. Prepare compliance training materials and schedule compliance training seminars. Work with the operating companies and other legal professionals on a variety of matters, including arbitrations, insurance claims, contracts, investigations, and lawsuits. Draft and file documents related to a variety of administrative matters, arbitrations, and lawsuits. Organize and maintain electronic indexes of pleadings, discovery, and exhibits. Coordinate with operating companies to timely respond to subpoenas and document requests. Assist in maintaining database of contract forms, pleadings, and related documents. Manage and execute document preservation requests and litigation hold notices. Quickly and effectively address issues related to administrative matters, claims, and lawsuits. Draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other documents for attorney review. Conduct legal research on a variety of topics and prepare memorandums for attorney review. Research state qualification requirements and prepare filings for any necessary qualifications. E-File pleadings, motions, and other documents for matters in litigation or arbitration. Retrieve information from judicial, legislative, and industry databases. Assist with the preparation of expense reports and budgets. Develop strong working relationships with the operating companies. Assist attorneys and other paralegals with a variety of legal matters as part of a team. Coordinate with internal and external attorneys on the management of legal matters. Assist in the management of the Company's corporate entity database and service of process. Always maintain professional demeanor while representing the Company. Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience. Paralegal Certificate preferred but not mandatory. Will consider equivalent work experience. At least five years of experience as a paralegal in an in-house or law firm environment. Experience as a litigation paralegal is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Excel, OneDrive, and PowerPoint. Proficiency with iManage or similar data management programs and with on-line court filing systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superb attention to detail and follow-up skills. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and work with minimal supervision. Ability to cooperatively interact with all levels of personnel. Sets high standards and continually seeks a better way to do things. A self-starter with drive to perform at a high level with a hard-working team. Must be 18 years in age or older. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Strict adherence to the safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook. Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person. Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents. May require sitting for extended periods of time. The home office is an open office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. The noise level and conditions at facilities and projects is similar to that of other heavy industries. The position will require work outside of normal business hours. Opportunity to work remotely for a portion of normal business hours. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.