Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY:
The paralegal plays a vital role in assisting the legal team and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the legal team.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:
•    Analyzes relevant legal documents including contracts.
•    Research various legal issues.
•    Maintains legal files, records, and databases in an organized and accessible manner.
•    Coordinates correspondence with internal clients and other stakeholders.
•    Files necessary legal documents with local, state, and federal agencies and/or courts.
•    Assists with discovery, fact investigations, and the preparation of legal documents.
•    Tracks progress of litigation claims, potential claims and other matters and following up with outside counsel on status.
•    Reviews and tracks execution of confidentiality agreements, policies, and other corporate documents.
•    Drafts correspondence, abstracts, summaries, addenda, amendments, and policies.
•    Drafts ancillary documents, manages signature pages, and compiles executed documents.

SECONDARY DUTIES:
•    Assists with departmental initiatives, including the design of legal support processes, contract templates, and the use of technologies to increase efficiencies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification and six plus years of paralegal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL:
•    Deep understanding of legal practices and procedures
•    Excellent written and verbal communication
•    Strong analytical, problem solving, keen attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Attention to detail and accuracy
•    Highly organized and efficient
•    Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged, confidential, and/or sensitive matters
•    Experience reviewing agreements/contracts and the ability to interpret and synthesize information from various sources to achieve superior outcomes