Paralegal - Legal Services

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.


I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Paralegal assists attorneys with acquiring information needed to prepare for meetings, conduct legal research, and prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and reports. The role also supports departmental operations, including litigation management, legal billing review, document management, and the use of technology to improve efficiency. This position requires a solid understanding of the litigation process.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Legal Risk Identification, Confidentiality, & Compliance: Proactively identify issues, legal risks, and potential liabilities. Take steps to help ensure that all department matters are dealt with in a timely and organized manner. Keep confidential matters confidential.
Legal Financial Administration & Reporting: Process the payment of certain legal bills as needed. Analyze legal expenses and prepare associated spreadsheets and reports.
Litigation, Legal Documents, Contracts & Correspondence: Assist attorneys with litigation management, including drafting correspondence, organizing and preparing responses to discovery requests, and coordinating depositions of company personnel. Draft certain contracts and correspondence and prepare reports and presentations as needed. Proofread and check legal forms and documents for clerical accuracy and, under the direction of in-house counsel, check for other basic issues on an as-needed basis.
Documentation & Records Management: Assist attorneys in legal researching and drafting, including contracts and confidentiality agreements. Maintain departmental document control, including matter management, department Intranet page, original documents, and approvals.
Legal Department Operations & Support: Provide miscellaneous administrative support to attorneys. Organize office procedures relating to other support staff. Conduct technical training of others in the department and legal-related training for other departments.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of related experience in a legal or corporate setting, preferably in a petrochemical environment, depending on education. Paralegal certification is preferred; candidates without certification must obtain paralegal certification within one year of hire.
2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to multi-task and to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• Comfort and strong aptitude for learning and utilizing new technology
3. Education
High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of related experience required; or Associate’s degree with three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of related experienc