Paralegal

PS Logistics • Birmingham, AL

206d

About The Position

The Paralegal will be asked to handle a wide range of administrative, legal, and business matters under the supervision and guidance of a collaborative legal team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant paralegal experience
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred
• Experience with contract negotiation, drafting, and revision
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Creative critical thinker who values collaboration and finds ways to make improvements on Company processes, policies, workflows, etc.
• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to engage effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to multitask, follow-up effectively, and be efficient
• Detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, summarize, revise, and/or negotiate contracts in multiple contexts (e.g., Transportation, IT, NDAs, Employment, Real Estate, etc.)
• Contract management and organization
• Communicate directly with insurance broker on day-to-day insurance issues such as certificates of insurance, coverage questions, etc.
• Monitor and track insurance invoices to ensure payment is issued timely
• Assist in the renewal process of our sophisticated insurance program for property and casualty exposures
• Review and analyze claims data in existing claims management system and report on findings
• Gather, organize, and/or provide initial thoughts on responsive documents for certain claims against the Company
• Draft, review, and/or revise demand letters and notices for certain claims
• Assist team in responding to and negotiating with external vendors when needed
• Reviewing and negotiating towing invoices, as well as providing documentation necessary for the release of equipment
• Draft correspondence and take phone calls (on an overflow basis) on behalf of legal department personnel
• Assist with maintaining real estate spreadsheet and associated property documents
• Assist with collection of outstanding freight charges
• Ensure all vendor contracts are properly named and organized within the central repository
• Provide administrative support as it relates to mergers and acquisitions
• Organize and maintain calendars
• Help counsel prepare and submit periodic reports to third parties

Benefits

• Salary position with no guarantee for career progression
• Compliance with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees