Litigation Legal Analyst/Paralegal

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Air Products is a global leader in industrial gases, serving critical industries worldwide with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our legal team plays a key role in protecting the company as we operate in highly regulated environments, support large‑scale capital projects, and manage complex global operations. Joining Air Products means working for a company with global reach, long‑term stability, and a purposeful culture where legal professionals are trusted partners in the business.

As a Litigation Paralegal you will support the global litigation function by providing advanced paralegal, eDiscovery, and matter management support to in-house attorneys and outside counsel. You will be responsible for managing litigation processes, discovery, legal holds, and case documentation to ensure efficient, compliant, and timely resolution of legal matters. Our team operates in a fast paced, high-stakes environment requiring strong judgment, technical proficiency, and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will operate in a complex global litigation environment involving significant volumes of electronically stored information (ESI), multiple jurisdictions, and tight court‑driven deadlines. You will interface regularly with internal legal teams, business stakeholders, IT, records management, and outside counsel, and must adapt to evolving AI legal technologies and discovery tools.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support multiple active litigation, arbitration, and investigative matters simultaneously
• Manage large volumes of electronic and hard‑copy discovery materials, including ESI collections, reviews, and productions
• Influence legal cost control through invoice review and compliance with billing guidelines
• Impact risk management, compliance, and legal outcomes through accurate tracking of deadlines, records, and legal holds.

Accountabilities:

This position is accountable for the following end results (listed in descending order of importance):

• Ensure effective litigation support and case readiness by independently interviewing and gathering materials from custodians for litigation matters, conducting legal research and writing, preparing drafts of briefs, motions, correspondence, and organizing case materials and exhibits
• Manage discovery and evidence lifecycle by collecting, processing, reviewing, producing, and maintaining electronic and hard‑copy discovery materials in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Administer eDiscovery and legal technology processes by managing ESI during pre‑litigation, litigation, and investigations, leveraging analytics and AI‑enabled tools, and maintaining proficiency with evolving discovery platforms
• Maintain matter management and legal hold compliance by administering legal holds, drafting and distributing notices, tracking acknowledgments, and supporting records retention and document productions
• Support litigation operations and risk reporting by tracking court deadlines, filings, subpoenas, and key dates, maintaining litigation files, and preparing reports and metrics on litigation status and data requests
• Enable efficient legal operations by reviewing invoices for compliance with billing guidelines, coordinating meetings, managing assigned projects, and performing additional administrative and project‑based duties as required.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong litigation paralegal experience supporting complex civil litigation and investigations
• Hands‑on experience with eDiscovery platforms and ESI management
• Working knowledge of discovery rules, legal holds, and records retention requirements
• Ability to manage large volumes of data accurately under tight, court‑driven deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Education and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation preferred

Working Conditions:

• This position is based out of our global headquarters in Allentown, PA and operates in a professional office environment
• The role may require flexibility to meet deadlines and occasional collaboration across time zones
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to global legal matters

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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