Paralegal (7956)

TSMC•West Covina, CA

30d•$88,053 - $118,123•Onsite

About The Position

The TSMC North America Legal division is seeking an experienced paralegal wishing to execute, develop, and improve our handling of litigation, e-discovery, contract management, and legal operations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional project management skills, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, leading through influence and not rank, and being comfortable with being accountable. The successful candidate will exhibit reliability, enthusiasm, organization, and communication skills, while embodying TSMC’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with either 5+ years of experience in project management, business operations, or contract management.
Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, with the ability to develop project plans, track milestones, manage stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
Proficiency in handling corporate documents and administration typical for an in-house legal department, such as corporate governance records, board resolutions, contract administration, litigation support, and regulatory compliance filings.
Proficient in business writing, proofreading, and composition with the ability to synthesize legal information, counsel advice, and data into clear, concise, and insightful summaries.
Strong proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with a strong track record of managing complex workflows and projects.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate well-crafted matter summaries.
The ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across various roles and build relationships to effectively accomplish your job duties.
Eager to embrace new challenges and engage in continuous professional development.
Mandarin language skill is valued but not required.
Strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to function within a team and to build relationships with valued customers.
Must be comfortable dealing with incomplete information sets, working on projects of first instance, thinking independently, and driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

Oversee, influence, and develop processes to manage Legal division functions including: Commercial claims, Litigation and e-discovery, Recording, tracking, and managing deadlines, Compliance programs support, General Legal operations
Manage contracts for internal review and approval, archival, and retrieval processes
Prepare comprehensive department activity reports
Assist with dispute resolution and civil litigation procedures, including mediation arrangements, litigation holds, and timely court filings
Track Legal division budgets, including overseeing outside counsel billing guidelines and processes to review and approve invoices
Track Legal division projects, including monitoring milestones, preparing status reports, and creating project dashboards