Senior Employment Paralegal

Sysco

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal manages service of process for corporate legal matters, prepares timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas, and prepares, manages, and tracks litigation hold notices. The role also manages the legal tracker database and reporting of outside counsel spend, maintains deadlines for in-house legal counsel, prepares legal documents and correspondence, assists with collecting and producing relevant documents, and helps respond to claims from government agencies. The position includes correspondence with internal clients, outside counsel, and opposing counsel, as well as other administrative duties. This is a hybrid position based at Sysco’s Global Support Center/Corporate Office at 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077. It requires on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week, with the number of on-site days subject to increase based on business needs. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

BA/BS, an associate degree in Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent field.
Ten or more years of experience in litigation and/or a corporate/business environment.
Paralegal certification.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in record keeping and management.
Ability to collaborate, manage multiple time-sensitive projects efficiently, problem-solve, meet aggressive deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data management systems.
Strong client service focus.
Sound legal drafting and editing skills.
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and provide practical, timely, and reliable assistance.

Responsibilities

Manage service of process for all legal matters and coordinate timely assignment.
Manage and prepare timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas.
Prepare, manage, and track litigation hold notices.
Manage the legal tracker database and reporting of outside counsel spend.
Maintain deadlines for in-house legal counsel.
Prepare legal documents, agency responses, and legal correspondence.
Assist with collecting and producing relevant documents.
Assist with responses to claims from government agencies.
Prepare correspondence to internal clients, outside counsel, and opposing counsel.
Perform other administrative matters as assigned.