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General Dynamics Electric Boat
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Senior Paralegal
General Dynamics Electric Boat · Groton, Connecticut, United States
In short
The Senior Paralegal will provide advanced legal and operational support to the Legal Department, including managing complex workstreams and collaborating with attorneys and business leaders. They will also handle administrative tasks such as calendaring, travel booking, expense reporting, and invoice processing.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must have at least 3 years of paralegal experience plus 4 additional years of professional experience and a paralegal certification or college degree. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance from the Department of Defense.
About the employer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom.
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
- INDUSTRY
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- COMPANY
- Public Company
- FOUNDED
- 1899
- HEADQUARTERS
- Groton, Connecticut
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
- 3 on LinkedIn
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- 3 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this General Dynamics Electric Boat role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
Electric Boat is seeking two (2) experienced Senior Paralegals to serve as critical team members in the Electric Boat Legal Department, in support of the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines. These Senior Paralegals will provide advanced legal and operational support to the Legal Department during a period of organizational expansion. The ideal candidates will be highly skilled, proactive legal professionals who thrive in fast-changing environments and can independently manage complex workstreams. The Senior Paralegals will work closely with attorneys, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to support a broad range of legal matters.The selected candidates will also provide administrative support including calendering, booking travel, expense reporting, timekeeping, invoice processing, and other responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel or Senior Assistant General Counsels.
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Overview
Electric Boat is seeking two (2) experienced Senior Paralegals to serve as critical team members in the Electric Boat Legal Department, in support of the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines. These Senior Paralegals will provide advanced legal and operational support to the Legal Department during a period of organizational expansion. The ideal candidates will be highly skilled, proactive legal professionals who thrive in fast-changing environments and can independently manage complex workstreams. The Senior Paralegals will work closely with attorneys, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to support a broad range of legal matters.The selected candidates will also provide administrative support including calendering, booking travel, expense reporting, timekeeping, invoice processing, and other responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel or Senior Assistant General Counsels.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department, plus 4+ additional years of professional experience.
- Willingness and ability to work in office full time
- Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program or College degree
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance from the Department of Defense
Preferred
- College degree
- Experience responding to subpoenas, document requests, and audits
- Experience issuing, updating, and releasing legal record holds
Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within the legal department supporting all legal work, as well as across the business
- Proficiency with document management systems and standard business software (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.)
- Proficiency supporting e-discovery and related projects
- Knowledge and experience with generative AI tools
- Flexible, detail-oriented, and proactive with superior organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise and collaborate with attorneys, internal clients, and outside parties
- High level of professionalism and discretion, with proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Physical Qualifications
Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping
Environmental Attributes
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