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