At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR seeks a paralegal with experience supporting corporate legal functions to join its in-house legal team in Omaha, Nebraska.Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enjoys learning new areas and contributing to a team-oriented positive office environment. Strong verbal and written communications skills are crucial, along with good judgment and an appreciation of discretion when working with confidential or sensitive information. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated history of responsiveness and professionalism while working in a busy, diverse legal setting.

Due to our collaborative team environment, paralegals work in the office 5 days / week. Occasional flexibility for work from home is permitted with advanced supervisor approval.

Primary Objectives

In the role of Paralegal, we’ll count on you to:

Provide administrative support to the in-house HDR Legal team, including as examples, drafting correspondence, proofreading documents, responding to outside requests for information, and gathering documents to produce in discovery.Contribute to the identification, development, drafting, and execution of policy and process improvements.Assist with administrative agency filings and submissions. Support the litigation hold and e-discovery processes for pending litigation.Act as a liaison for HDR Legal with internal stakeholders, outside counsel and agency staff.Review certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with contract specific insurance requirements.Coordinate with insurance brokers, employees, clients and certificate of insurance vendors to resolve non-compliance issues and obtain revised certificates as needed.Collect underwriting information and prepare documentation to support insurance policy renewals across multiple lines of coverage.Submit and track auto liability insurance claims, ensuring timely communication with carriers and internal stakeholders.Manage all aspects of HDR’s Railroad Protective Liability (RPL) insurance program, including quoting, binding, and certificate of insurance issuance.Monitor compliance with HDR’s corporate vehicle use policy.Reviewing and providing support on legal contracts (e.g., NDAs, subconsultant agreements, service provider provisions, and data transfer agreements) under the direction and oversight of our in-house attorneys.Performing legal and factual research utilizing various sources including the internet, the company’s intranet, and other software and applications, and drafting research results in memorandum format for attorney review.Reviewing and processing outside counsel and legal consultant invoices against engagement agreements and billing guidelines.Reviewing company policies and practices to promote and adhere to company’s goals and compliance with applicable laws.Report to and communicate professionally with in-house counsel, in some cases outside counsel, and senior management. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to timely execute legal tasks.Maintain flexibility to accept new assignments as needed to support HDR Legal’s role in a global, growing enterprise.Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications5 years of relevant paralegal experience preferred8 years of relevant paralegal experience strongly preferredPrior law firm experienceCertified Paralegal (CP) or Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) designation or equivalent degree (e.g., Paralegal studies) or work experienceAptitude to thrive in dynamic environment and manage competing demands

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Required Qualifications
BS or BAA minimum of 2 years of legal experience working directly with attorneysStrong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail for this fast-paced, document-intensive position Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Legal Tracker with the willingness to learn new software programsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with executive management, staff, attorneys, outside counsel and internal and external clients on a daily basisAbility to use good judgment in taking initiative and proceeding on a project or getting direction and clarificationComfort to work independently to resolve problems and confer with attorney(s) on final solutions or next step processesMust be proactive, flexible, solutions-oriented with ability to navigate through obstaclesMust be team-oriented, responsive, collaborative, organized

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.