• Paralegal (Employment)

    Kiewit (Lenexa, KS)


    **Requisition ID:** 176394

    **Job Level:** Mid Level

    **Home District/Group:** DHO Legal Build Work

    **Department:** Legal

    **Market:** Corporate Home Office

     

    Employment Type: Full Time

    Position Overview

    At Kiewit, our construction and engineering projects span the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, connecting and improving communities. We rely on high-performing professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Paralegal in our Legal Department, you will support litigation, dispute resolution, subpoena responses, and investigations. Working under in-house counsel and alongside outside counsel, you’ll assist with discovery, document management, legal correspondence, and administrative tasks. This role requires professionalism, discretion, accuracy, and initiative.

     

    District Overview

     

    The Legal Department at Kiewit plays a critical role in supporting the company’s strategic objectives and operational excellence. The department provides proactive, solution-oriented legal guidance in all aspects of our business. The Legal Department is composed of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal operations professionals strategically located across North America. The team works closely with district leadership, project managers, safety and compliance teams, and external counsel to ensure seamless legal support throughout the project lifecycle.

     

    Location

     

    This is an in-office position based in either Lenexa, KS (8900 Renner Blvd.) or Omaha, NE (1550 Mike Fahey Street). Occasional travel may be required.

    Responsibilities

    + Respond to subpoenas by reviewing and gathering relevant records.

    + Support discovery efforts, including identifying, preserving, and analyzing electronic and physical evidence.

    + Draft and revise legal correspondence, memos, and presentations.

    + Coordinate document execution and manage legal document distribution.

    + Assist with internal investigations, including research and witness interviews.

    + Use case management software to enter matter status information, run status reports, pay invoices, and track expenses.

    + Maintain the organization of files, including, but not limited to, pleadings associated with external legal matters.

    + Review and process outside counsel invoices and track legal expenses.

    + Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate travel and expense reports using Concur.

    Qualifications

    + Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, Business, or related field.

    + Experience in a legal or HR department, law firm, or audit department.

    + 3+ years of litigation support experience; eDiscovery experience preferred.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), ASCENT, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Concur.

    + Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

    + Detail-oriented with excellent time management.

    + Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate across all levels.

    + Fluency in French or Spanish is a plus.

    + Flexible and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.\#LI-AK1

    Other Requirements:

    + Regular, reliable attendance

    + Work productively and meet deadlines timely

    + Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

    + Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

    + Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

    + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

     

    We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

     

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    Company: Kiewit