Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You have 4+ years of experience.
- You can travel 25% of the time.
Required qualifications
- Education Juris Doctor degree required.
- Membership in good standing of a state bar; no prior disciplinary history.
- Experience 4+ years experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including support of litigation and litigation activities. handling or supporting complex discovery, motion practice, investigations, and/or trial preparation.
- Nuclear, regulatory, or utility-related litigation experience is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience representing utilities or practice before federal courts or administrative agencies is preferred.
About this role
Responsible for providing high-quality, professional legal advice and representation as a member of the Nuclear Legal Team. Supports the lead attorney and collaborates with legal support personnel in pursuing claims against the U.S. government to recover spent nuclear fuel storage costs on behalf of Entergy’s operating companies and customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of discovery, including preparing document productions; preparing interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and discovery responses; reviewing and tagging documents; and preparing and ensuring compliance with litigation holds.
- Investigate and assemble facts, documents, and other data necessary to support Entergy’s claims and defenses.
- Prepare, manage, and track court-ordered documents, including initial disclosures, motions, witness lists, exhibit lists, preliminary reports, status reports, scheduling orders, pre-trial orders, etc.
- Provide strategic recommendations to lead attorney and internal stakeholders on litigation risks, procedural posture, and case strategy.
- Assist in witness interviews and deposition preparation.
- Assist in the development of trial strategies; participate in trial preparation and proceedings as required.
- General Handle routine tasks without supervision and solve difficult problems with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization as part of a team to address complex legal and business challenges.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with senior management, outside counsel, and opposing counsel.
- Ability to manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
Pay, eligibility, and equal opportunity
Primary Location: Mississippi - Jackson Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson Job Function : Corporate FLSA Status : Professional Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: 125253 Travel Percentage : Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
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