Senior Paralegal

American Commercial Barge Line•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its Legal and Risk Department in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This role supports a broad range of legal activities, including litigation, discovery, contracts, compliance, corporate governance, real estate matters, and risk management. A significant focus is supporting litigation and discovery, including legal holds, document preservation, subpoenas, document production, and coordination with outside counsel. The Senior Paralegal works with attorneys, business leaders, outside counsel, regulatory agencies, internal departments, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, assertive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while ensuring deadlines and legal obligations are met. American Commercial Barge Line is a diversified marine transportation company whose history dates to 1915. It offers career paths in operations and support services and states a commitment to developing talented professionals who make a meaningful impact on the business.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressively responsible paralegal experience.
Experience supporting litigation, discovery, legal holds, document management, and coordination with outside counsel.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Paralegal certification.
Experience supporting corporate governance, contracts, compliance, real estate, risk management, or insurance matters.
Experience working in an in-house corporate legal department.
Familiarity with contract management and legal matter management systems.

Responsibilities

Administer legal databases, records, and contract management systems, including maintaining information, generating reports, monitoring key deadlines, and supporting compliance requirements.
Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to facilitate contract and insurance renewals and compliance activities.
Provide litigation support, including assisting with legal holds, discovery requests, subpoenas, document production, and coordination with outside counsel and other stakeholders.
Support legal transactions, projects, and initiatives involving contracts, real estate matters, financing arrangements, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, insurance policies, correspondence, and related materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.