Job Family Group:

Legal Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, motivated by best-in-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

bp is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal / Project Manager to provide support to attorneys working on commercial litigation matters arising out of bp’s operating and divested businesses. We find our greatest success when we foster a collaborative team approach where excellence, compassion, inclusivity, process, and efficiency are at the forefront.

The ideal candidate is detailed oriented and demonstrates strong time-management and organizational skills. This role could manage multiple litigation matters from cradle to grave, which calls for considerable resources and high levels of functional and technical integration.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide assistance and project management support, including issuing and tracking legal holds; managing and organizing the collection of discovery materials pursuant to bp's Discovery Protocol; providing matter budgeting support with regard to discovery costs; locating and interviewing witnesses.

Function as the project manager for the discovery process in their assigned cases, including managing communication between and among internal counsel, external counsel and discovery vendors; tracking the status of multiple discovery projects; and working closely with the in-house Discovery Team in gathering discovery materials.

Coordinate and conduct large-scale document (electronic and hard copy) identification, preservation, collection, scanning, coding, review, and production.

Implement technology, recommended practices and systems that are consistent across global bp to support the continuous improvement of the discovery process

Requirements:

A minimum of three years of hands-on experience as a litigation paralegal with experience working on complex commercial litigation matters involving electronic discovery with electronic review and production platforms. In this role you must demonstrate the following capabilities:

Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) are required such as the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences and an ability to communicate clearly concerning legal technology needs related to a particular case.

Solid understanding of discovery technology, including various types of electronic data, review tools and production of data. Must have experience with electronic discovery in complex commercial litigation and the ability to coordinate and track the movement of electronically stored information (ESI) and hard copy data.

Project management capability including metrics, budgets, estimates, serving as an escalation point, and managing legal case team concerns including matter budgeting and forecasting support specifically with regard to discovery costs.

Ability to manage and coordinate matters in a time-sensitive environment with minimal supervision.

A high level of professionalism, sound judgement, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Confident at liaising with internal and external partners at all levels in an appropriate manner.

Proficient in MS Office Suite

This position will work a hybrid schedule as directed by management.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement:

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.