Admin 1 Paralegal

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries•Lyons, PA

54d

About The Position

East Penn is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support a small legal department in commercial contracts, lease review, real estate sales and purchases, and identifying and preparing company documents for outside counsel. The role also supports multiple business functions by establishing, coordinating, and maintaining a library of relevant company information across departments for customer surveys, regulatory questionnaires, sustainability reports, and similar requests. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant prepares first drafts of surveys and questionnaires when requested, evaluating their potential legal implications under the supervision of business heads and counsel.

Requirements

Associate degree required; a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training.
Two to three years of significant and substantive experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Ability to follow direction and procedures.
High integrity and respect for the confidentiality of information encountered in the role.
Advanced investigative, research, information-collection, and information-management skills.
Analytical mindset and ability to analyze problems and strategize solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to cope effectively with ambiguity.
Ability to multitask, prioritize time-sensitive documents, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across functional areas and organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Working knowledge of database software, such as Microsoft Access or other database software.
Previous experience managing medium-scale document productions.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison among internal and external parties for scheduling and sharing information.
Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and file and retrieval systems.
Investigate case facts and compile factual support for the company's position.
Search public records and other resources.
Conduct basic research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.
Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents and responses to discovery requests.
Review legal documents and correspondence to facilitate counsel review.
Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, graphs, and other summaries to detail findings.
Prepare and interpret legal documents, including interrogatory responses, agreements, and real estate documents.
Support the legal department in commercial contracts, lease review, real estate sales and purchases, and preparation of company documents for outside counsel.
Maintain a cross-departmental library of company information and prepare first drafts of requested surveys and questionnaires.