Summary:

Provides support to practicing attorneys in the areas including, but not limited to, litigation and investigations; assists in the preparation of lawsuits and other legal and regulatory proceedings by reviewing and revising pleadings, motions, briefs, responses to discovery, appeals, etc. and organizing and compiling responses to interrogatories and document production requests; provides support to in-house legal counsel, outside counsel, Operations, Risk and Asset Protection

Responsibilities:

Provides support to practicing attorneys to assure that the Company, its assets and its activities are legally safeguarded, comply with applicable laws and regulations and do not unduly expose the Company to liabilitiesAssists in implementing solutions to existing or potential legal and regulatory issues involving the CompanyResearches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codesAssists in the preparation of lawsuits and other legal and regulatory proceedings that are or may be instituted or defended by the CompanyArranges and compiles responses to interrogatories and document production requestsReviews and revises pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery, responses to discovery, appeals and other legal documents for review and approval by attorneysWorks closely with in-house counsel and outside counsel regarding active litigationAssists in responding to subpoenas and notices of violations received by the CompanyConfers with Company attorneys and outside counsel retained by the Company to keep abreast of developments in which the Company has an interestConducts presentations, publishes information and participates in other activities to educate Company employees on legal issuesParticipates in continuing education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statute and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the CompanyMaintains knowledge of specific legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and proceduresPerforms administrative tasks requiring knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and proceduresAssists in the development of legal forms used by the CompanyCompletes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

Skill Requirements:

Proficient with Word, Excel and other MS Office suite applicationsProficient with litigation hold procedures and systems, matter management and billing procedures and systems, level research databases such as Lexis-Nexis and/or WestlawExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and detail orientedGood understanding of intra-department functions and operationsAbility to perform repeated bending, standing and reachingAbility to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Additional Requirements:

Available to travel as neededAssists in responding to subpoenas and notices of violations received by the CompanyConfers with Company attorneys and outside counsel retained by the Company to keep abreast of developments in which the Company has an interestConducts presentations, publishes information and participates in other activities to educate Company employees on legal issuesParticipates in continuing education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statute and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the CompanyMaintains knowledge of specific legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and proceduresPerforms administrative tasks requiring knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and proceduresAssists in the development of legal forms used by the CompanyCompletes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

Education Requirements:

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal related field or 10+ years of paralegal experience