Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal is responsible for supporting our legal team with a broad range of legal matters, including employee immigration, litigation, contract administration, compliance, legal research, document preparation and management, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborate with outside immigration counsel and support Human Resources on employee immigration applications, renewals and related matters.
Assist with litigation and discovery processes, including preparation, review, and first-line negotiation
Manage the NDA process, including preparation, review, and first-line negotiation
Facilitate contract administration, including preparing documents, coordinating and managing execution to ensure compliance with internal protocols, and maintaining records.
Assist in researching, drafting, and implementing compliance policies and controls, managing compliance program activities, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Draft minutes and resolutions of corporate legal meetings and maintain corporate records and governance documentation.
Provide general legal and administrative support to attorneys as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Paralegal degree or certificate preferred
3+ years experience; preferably in a corporate or business law setting
Experience of willingness to learn immigration law processes and procedures
Strong knowledge of contract management and negotiation fundamentals
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Familiarity with litigation support and discovery processes
strong analytical and organizational abilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time managmeent skills
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and legal software
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Professional office environment, with extensive use of a computer
Equal Opportunity Employer
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