Paralegal – Litigation & Regulatory Support

Job Description

Paralegal | PBF Energy

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at PBF Energy, located onsite at the Martinez Refinery in Martinez, CA. PBF Energy Inc. is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating oil refineries and related facilities through its subsidiaries. This role is a pivotal member of the legal team, playing a key part in supporting the Martinez Refinery’s Managing Counsel and other PBF attorneys with litigation, regulatory matters, and comprehensive records management across the network of refineries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Martinez, CA
• Pay: $72815–$124989 yearly
• Team: Supports the Martinez Refinery’s Managing Counsel and other PBF attorneys
• Mission: Provide critical legal assistance and manage electronic and hard copy discovery, ensuring efficient operation and compliance for the legal team across PBF Energy’s network.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, generative AI tools, Legal Tracker (preferred), Exterro Legal Hold (preferred), Ariba (or similar contract management software preferred), eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity or similar software preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Assistance: Provide litigation support to attorneys and outside counsel, including drafting legal briefs, motions, and correspondence, while preparing and organizing related case documents.
• eDiscovery Management: Manage discovery and evidence in both electronic and hard copy formats, maintaining proficiency with eDiscovery software, data management, and legal workflows, including electronically stored information (ESI).
• Document Drafting: Assist with the preparation and review of documents, creating initial drafts of form agreements and other materials for review by Managing Counsel.
• Records & Administration: Administer matter management and legal hold processes, including drafting and distributing notices, and assist with records retention and document productions while tracking court deadlines.
• Counsel Support: Perform other duties for Managing Counsel, such as scheduling meetings, distributing information, drafting routine correspondence, and maintaining files of legal documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 3+ years experience working at a law firm or in-house, with regulatory Health, Safety, and Environmental and/or litigation experience preferred.
• Skills: Excellent organization, prioritization, and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Ability to maintain the highest degree of ethics and preserve absolute confidentiality. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. Basic technical issue-solving and escalation knowledge, with demonstrated initiative.
• Bonus: Notary Public required or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire. Experience with Legal Tracker, Exterro Legal Hold, Ariba (or similar contract management software), and eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity). Experience with generative AI tools that assist in eDiscovery. Willingness to work unscheduled hours as needed.