Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of Echostar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

DISH is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to become part of our in-house legal department. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be tasked with assisting the litigation team with general litigation duties, and special projects, including responding to Subpoenas, factual investigations, document collection and drafting legal correspondence, overseeing small claims lawsuits, and providing administrative support internally and to outside counsel with our electronic billing system.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications such as Word/Docs and Excel/Sheets. You will also need to be able to multitask effectively and thrive in a busy, team-oriented, collegial environment. Previous litigation experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general litigation support to attorneys and senior paralegals

• Respond to Subpoenas

• Assist in litigation case management, including factual investigation and document collection

• Assist with discovery responses and collections

• Assist in handling DISH’s defense in small claims matters, including gathering pertinent documents and information, and coordinating witness appearances

• Draft routine legal correspondence and documents for review and use by attorneys

• Assist in electronic billing for legal vendors

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, an associate degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor’s degree

• Prior litigation experience required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive projects, and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills

• High attention to detail

• Resourceful research and analytical skills

• Experience in discovery and document productions, small claims court, subpoenas, client/customer service, and state/federal regulatory matters is desirable

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and some working knowledge of Google Suite applications

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $32.69/Hour - $44.23/Hour

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.

Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.