Paralegal

Your Impact

The Lowe’s Law Department is seeking an enthusiastic and organized paralegal to support our Litigation practice groups.  The Litigation practice groups manage all litigation and administrative charges, as well as supporting Lowe’s key business-related initiatives.  This role will provide paralegal support for attorneys on the team with administrative agency charges and litigation, subpoenas, compliance projects, preparation of internal and external reports, and maintenance of an electronic matter-management system.  This individual has access to confidential information. The successful candidate must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload.  In addition, the candidate should be detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform work through collaboration.

What you will do

• Conduct an initial case assessment to identify and obtain relevant documents to assist counsel in defense of the litigation and administrative charges
• Coordinate, schedule and, where directed, interview custodians and witnesses to verify facts and identify relevant documents
• Draft a chronology of relevant facts, documents, witnesses and events to assist assigned counsel
• Under attorney supervision, gather, review, and organize relevant information for discovery and/or early case assessment and review
• Prepare initial draft responses to administrative agency requests for information and/or subpoenas, to include identification of relevant documents, gathering of documents, and preparation of written response
• Act as a liaison between outside counsel, in-house counsel and internal business clients to manage the collection of documents and data, coordinate the delivery to outside counsel or agency, and conduct follow up as needed
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and briefings to internal business clients; and support attorneys with related projects by conducting research, gathering key documents, and organizing files
• Compile information and prepare various internal reports which may include forecasts, project updates, legal invoices, accounting and information from various other databases

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma with 8 years' experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm OR Associate's Degree with 4 years' experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm OR Bachelor's Degree with experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Additional work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years' experience drafting legal documents
• Paralegal certificate or State-designated paralegal certification
• Experience working in a corporate law department
• Retail Experience
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting presentations using PowerPoint

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.