Paralegal

City Brewing Company • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

City Brewing Company is adding an organized and efficient Paralegal to its Legal department. The role is responsible for organizing and maintaining legal documentation and records, as well as conducting initial contract reviews. The Paralegal also acts as a project manager for employee and labor relations matters, ensuring processes are carried out properly and documentation is managed effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate; applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree or certification.
• Three to four years of work experience in a legal environment, preferably involving B2B contract management.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to employment law, 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 from forms for General Counsel review.
• Partner with General Counsel and Human Resources on matters involving 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 personnel records, financial reports, policies, and other documentation.
• Assist internal and external attorneys with locating, organizing, copying, and maintaining documents.
• Use discretion to protect highly confidential information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects that support compliance with employment laws.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, including legal research and regulatory filings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level