Overview

The Paralegal will assist and support the legal counsel and other staff members in the Legal Department

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare initial drafts of legal pleadings at the direction of the attorneys

• Prepare initial drafts of contracts at the direction of attorneys

• File documents, pleadings, and electronic data into databases

• Copy documents and prepare binders for attorneys

• Utilize software to obtain signatures on electronic documents

• Assist attorneys in the coordination with discovery in litigation

• Draft and prepare initial drafts of litigation hold notices

• Research legal matters

• Assist attorneys in the preparation of lawsuits

• Gather and obtain evidence, as necessary, in support of lawsuits, trademark filings, and regulatory matters

• Return phone calls and emails on behalf of the attorneys

• Assist attorneys with collecting background information on property damage, potential new vendors, and for other miscellaneous purposes

• File legal pleadings and other documents with the courts or other governmental agencies

• Setup and preparation of meetings

• Assist in the court with documents and other evidence

• Maintain confidentiality

• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• A college degree is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience is preferred

• Must have previous experience working in a corporate department or law firm

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft applications is required

• Paralegal Certificate preferred