Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

We are seeking a seasoned and skilled Paralegal to join our global legal team. The Litigation and Legal Operations Paralegal will primarily be responsible for litigation support and records management. The Paralegal will be responsible for investigating facts, conducting and coordinating document collections, and analyzing, preparing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents and correspondence, as well as providing administrative support as required. This role will also involve administering the Company’s records management program. In carrying out these duties, the Paralegal will communicate with various internal stakeholders and external contacts (including outside counsel), prepare business correspondence and reports, and assist with the organization and maintenance of company documents and department files. The Paralegal will be supervised by in-house counsel on legal matters and will be required to utilize independent judgment and make recommendations to legal staff on a variety of matters.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Litigation: Assist in-house counsel in the management of litigation; including gathering information, drafting legal documents, correspondence and other related documentation, tracking and calendaring relevant deadlines, assisting with investigations, managing and organizing files, and assisting with other tasks as required.

• Records Management: Use technology to administer the Company’s Records Management program; liaising with Records Coordinators at the business segments to ensure the maintenance and destruction of records in accordance with retention schedules.

• Legal Operations: Work with in-house counsel and Legal Operations Manager to establish enterprise-wide procedures for responding to discovery requests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 or more years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Stronganalytical,written, andverbalcommunications skills.

• Ability to interface with personnel at all levels in-person or virtually.

• Ability to multitask effectively and thrive in a busy team-oriented environment.

• Experience with legal operations technology tools, ie. e-billing systems, e-discovery tools, records management platforms.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.