Senior Paralegal (GR 25)

PACCAR•Bellevue, WA

51d

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal will report to the Corporate Secretary and will also support PACCAR’s commercial litigation team. The paralegal will work on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, subsidiary management, SEC filings, commercial litigation and regulatory compliance. PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running!

Requirements

5+ years of legal work experience, with prior experience in corporate law/corporate governance at a law firm or in-house legal department strongly preferred.
Strong work ethic and a passion for understanding PACCAR’s business and contributing to its strategy and accomplishments.
A completed four-year college degree, paralegal certificate and/or relevant work experience.
Strong legal drafting skills and very high attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator.
Desire to work with diverse internal groups, teams, divisions, and cultures.
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Draft Board and shareholder resolutions and minutes of meetings; assist with Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting materials (both physical and electronic)
Prepare and file SEC Forms 3, 4 and 5 for directors and executive officers
Assist with preparation of annual proxy statement materials and mailing; assist with preparations for Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Organize and maintain corporate and Board and Committee records.
Receive and assign file numbers for new claims and litigation, prepare initial letters to external counsel, and complete information in matter management system.
Docket and track litigation deadlines and maintain case records.
Assist with litigation discovery requests and responses and respond to third party subpoenas.
Tender claims and complaints to customers/suppliers for defense.
Process legal invoices and settlement check requests on litigation matters.
Compile and submit reports to regulatory agencies
Engage with PACCAR executives, managers and employees, as well as outside partners, customers, and vendors.
Provide general administrative support to the Law Department and Executive Chairman, as needed.

Benefits

401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.