Paralegal, Operations

KONE•Lisle, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Paralegal, Operations for KONE Americas in KONE Lisle, IL? Do you enjoy supporting dispute resolution (customer disputes, mediation, arbitration, litigation)? Does managing and compiling information for prequalification questions and certification renewals motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you work in teams and independently? Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, legal hold, acquisition, and matter management software and processes? Do you have a familiarity with the construction industry, sales organizations, and insurance principals (indemnity provisions desirable)? Do you demonstrate a passion for being process orientated, including a willingness to document what you do and how you do it? Are you committed to promoting an adaptable and flexible culture, willing to adapt to changing circumstances and business needs If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Location of position: Lisle, IL. As our Paralegal, Operations you will be responsible for providing support on a variety of corporate and frontline business matters. This role requires you to have analytical skills, multi-tasking ability, and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business associates and leaders. This individual acts with the direction and under supervision of Senior Paralegal. You will bring 3+ years of progressive and successful experience as a paralegal working with commercial issues in a corporate or law firm setting with solid legal research, organizational, writing, analytical, and communication skills to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. The degree or certificate must be in paralegal studies from accredited college, university, or program. Other Listed Duties Prepare and update training materials, newsletters, organizational charts, etc. Distribute and record Confidentiality Acknowledgements. Review contracts and corporate governance for due diligence process. Conduct legal research and prepare analysis. Track deadlines. About KONE At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation. We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work. At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive and successful experience as a paralegal working with commercial issues in a corporate or law firm setting with solid legal research, organizational, writing, analytical, and communication skills to KONE.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
The degree or certificate must be in paralegal studies from accredited college, university, or program.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, legal hold, acquisition, and matter management software and processes.
Analytical skills, multi-tasking ability, and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business associates and leaders.
Passion for being process orientated, including a willingness to document what you do and how you do it.
Committed to promoting an adaptable and flexible culture, willing to adapt to changing circumstances and business needs

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the construction industry, sales organizations, and insurance principals (indemnity provisions desirable).
Enjoy supporting dispute resolution (customer disputes, mediation, arbitration, litigation)?
Does managing and compiling information for prequalification questions and certification renewals motivate you?
Do you thrive in areas where you work in teams and independently?

Responsibilities

Provide support on a variety of corporate and frontline business matters.
Prepare and update training materials, newsletters, organizational charts, etc.
Distribute and record Confidentiality Acknowledgements.
Review contracts and corporate governance for due diligence process.
Conduct legal research and prepare analysis.
Track deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.