Legal Specialist - Litigation and Records Mgmt

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 

With 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. 

This is a hybrid role in Perrysburg, Ohio. 

This role will possess the ability to take initiative, manage a multitude of tasks and claims simultaneously, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. The Legal Specialist must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and possess exceptional follow up and problem-solving skills. They will also need superior organization skills, excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, along with the ability to effectively present ideas and concepts as part of a team and to interact effectively with others. This position requires the highest level of discretion, sensitivity and integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities: 

Claims Management:

• Support the investigation, evaluation, litigation, and disposition of claims brought in state and federal courts, and various administrative agencies
• Coordinate with attorneys in the O-I Legal Department, commercial and sales teams, and quality personnel to help assess and resolve customer and consumer complaints/claims
• Manage the execution of legal hold directives, as well as their release
• Manage discovery related tasks in coordination with attorneys in the O-I Legal Department, outside legal counsel, and O-I employees across functions and geographies, including preparing responses to discovery requests and subpoenas, collecting and organizing documents, email, and electronic data, and identifying and coordinating with potential witnesses for purposes of fact-gathering and testimony
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, or trials as necessary to represent the Company in conjunction with outside defense counsel
• Assist attorneys in the O-I Legal Department in the preparation of materials that support the Company’s audits and financial reporting 

        Records Management:

• Coordinate with O-I’s Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer to manage O-I’s records management program
• Develop a strong working knowledge and understanding of the Company’s records retention schedule and assist with edits and enhancements to that records retention schedule
• Respond to questions related to records management and retention
• Develop and conduct training on records management and retention
• Assist with document review and disposition of records consistent with the records retention schedule
• Manage projects related to records management, including to improve processes and procedures to identify, maintain and preserve records as required by law, regulation and business processes

Compliance Work:

• Support the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer with compliance work as assigned, including in such areas as privacy, periodic required filings, and other information/data requests

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a litigation support role at a law firm and/or corporation
• Prior Paralegal or Attorney experience preferred
• E-discovery experience preferred
• Experience with records and information management programs/processes
• Experience supporting compliance work preferred
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and project management capabilities
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience as a liaison between business units and support teams

Salary Range: 

The salary range for this position will be between $87,000- $123,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience, job grade, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Potential for STI %. 

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• 10 paid holidays each year 

• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage 

• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 

• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 

• Weekly Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.