Paralegal

City Brewing Company•Irwindale, CA

1d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

City Brewing Company is seeking an organized and efficient Paralegal to join its Legal department. The role is responsible for organizing and maintaining legal documentation and records, conducting initial contract reviews, and preparing contracts from forms for General Counsel review. The Paralegal also manages projects related to employee and labor relations matters, supporting proper processes and documentation. The role works with General Counsel, Human Resources, internal and external attorneys, and cross-functional teams on legal, employment, litigation, and regulatory matters. It requires discretion in handling highly confidential information and may involve domestic travel of more than 10% of the year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or Paralegal certificate; applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree or certification.
3–4 years of work experience in a legal environment, preferably with B2B contract management.
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and WARN.
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to proactively identify issues, escalate them, and propose solutions.
Ability to perform a wide range of clerical duties while maintaining files and highly confidential information.
Excellent project management experience and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel domestically more than 10% of the year.

Nice To Haves

In-house corporate legal department experience.
B2B contract management experience.

Responsibilities

Review contract drafts and prepare contracts based on forms before General Counsel review.
Partner with General Counsel and Human Resources on matters affecting employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, including responding to grievances and supporting negotiation strategy development.
Assist with litigation management for employee claims and other litigation, including tracking matters, managing outside counsel, and helping draft response letters and position statements.
Organize legal documents, invoices, and letters.
Compile legal documentation into files and maintain an organized filing system.
Prepare legal correspondence, documentation, and other materials.
Create photocopies and reproductions of records and legal documentation.
Maintain and update files and databases for documentation such as personnel records, financial reports, and policies.
Assist internal and external attorneys with locating, organizing, copying, and maintaining documents.
Handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects supporting compliance with employment laws.
Assist with regulatory compliance, including legal research and regulatory filings.