Paralegal

Benjamin Moore & Co•Montvale, NJ

1d•$71,400 - $91,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal is a vital resource in the legal department who will assist attorney(s) with an array of legal and administrative matters and support the legal department and company as a whole.

Requirements

2+ years of paralegal experience preferred, including at least 1 year in an in-house legal department.
2+ years of experience working with reviewing and redlining contracts
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills, with proven ability to develop effective relationships at all levels
Must be highly organized with a keen attention to detail
Able to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Able to handle matters collaboratively and proactively
Exceptional time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and sound judgment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and related software

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate preferred.
Contract Lifecycle Management Software experience highly preferred
Previous experience with marketing/intellectual property/licensing a plus.

Responsibilities

Effectively and timely communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding projects, assignments, and tasks.
Review and redline contracts, agreements, and other documents.
Assist with maintaining and updating contract templates and organizing executed documents.
Professionally draft email and other communications internally and externally
Participate in regular meetings, both virtually and in person, and take and provide accurate notes.
Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources and provide written analysis to attorneys.
Review and update legal and administrative documents, including policies, intellectual property portfolio tracking sheets, and case files, etc.
Process legal invoices once approved by applicable attorney and engage in monthly accruals.
Perform other related duties as necessary.