You're meticulous. You know the little details matter. You know how to partner with the business and work at a start-up pace. Hello Paralegal! Start here.
The Paralegal provides research and prepares documents for court proceedings, legal transactions, and other business legal needs. He/She drafts contracts and agreements, prepares corporate resolutions, and other comparable tasks including document preparation and review, research, investigations, fact checking, and trial preparation if necessary.
Job Responsibilities
- Review, track, and monitor legislation that impacts the company's products and/or processes
- Update leadership with timely analysis and summaries of new legislation/regulations affecting the business
- Assist in implementing changes to contracts to comply with legislation/regulations
- Provide support related to litigation, mediation, arbitration, and responses to complaints.
- Renew and maintain company licensing
- Draft, file, and manage various business entity documents
- Draft contracts, such as employment contracts and non-compete agreements
- Assist with paperwork needed by regulatory bodies
- Respond to Requests for Information
- Assist with ethics and compliance programs
- Perform legal research
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of Paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail required
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Paralegal certificate required
Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.