Job Details:
Paralegal
Wilmington, DE
Great Benefits!
Role:
As an In house Paralegal, you will be supporting a Chief legal Office and 2 Senior Counsel directly and be the go to person for all their needs. This would include contract negotiations, proof reading, data management, document management, etc. This is a dynamic role for an entrepreneurial spirit and is a highly visible position within the organization! In addition, there will be daily administration, calendar management, travel schedules, project coordination, acting spokesperson, presentations, answering calls, drive, travel agent, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, redline, and analyze commercial contracts, including but not limited to client engagement contracts, employment contracts, immigration contracts, etc
- Maintain and protect confidentiality, privilege, sensitivity, and/or security of all oral and written communications and apply legends and use encryption for that purpose when needed
- Identify, collect, and organize relevant documents and direct company support in response to requests for documents
- Collaborate and partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Work with general counsel and attorneys administratively to support critical deadlines - Board meetings, Presentations, Conferences, Board Weeks, agendas
- Support attorney work product via word processing, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, and project-status reporting (Excel, Passport Legal Matter Management, other applications)
- Organize, track, and maintain files with attention to sensitive information and time constraints
- Maintain legal document management systems: create, maintain, and manage databases; maintain direct contact with legal staff; and propose possible solutions and courses of action to responsible attorney(s) as necessary
- Provide back up support / white glove administrative support to both the C-Level Suite, Board of Directors, Legal, etc.
- Make administrative decisions and take action in the executives’ absence
- Create, design & maintain executive's presentations
- Coordinate projects - capture timelines & strategies, Coordinate progress updates, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Paralegal experience is required. This can be within a law firm directly or prior supporting of an in house counsel; will consider paralegals as well
- Strong technical background - PowerPoint, ERP Systems, Excel, MS Office, etc.
- The ability to read through lengthy contracts - employment contracts, client contracts, etc.
- The ability to travel for conferences, meetings, and company events is a huge plus; 1-3 times a year.
- Exemplary planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as cross functionally with all levels of employees; self-starter, Entrepreneur
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills to interact with high profile clients and executives
Apply:
To be considered for this opening, please apply to KK@libertyjobs.
Please add me on LinkedIn!
Kris Kieres
Liberty Personnel Services
484-238-1976
kk@libertyjobs.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskieres/
Industry
Services
Employment type
Full-time
Experience
Senior Associate
Job function
Paralegal, Legal Assistant
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