Senior Paralegal

Hale Trailer•Berlin Township, NJ

40d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc., one of the largest independent full-service semi-trailer sales, service, and leasing companies in the United States, is hiring a Paralegal at its Corporate Headquarters in West Berlin, New Jersey. This high-profile position provides administrative and paralegal support across the Company’s financial, administrative, and legal functions. The role works with internal contacts at all organizational levels and senior-level executives outside the Company, and requires an interest in understanding the Company’s operations and the semi-trailer industry, including its products and services.

Requirements

At least 8–12 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to draft correspondence, documents, and presentations, and proofread work to ensure communications are clear and error-free.
Ability to manage confidential information and issues effectively and discreetly.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience is a strong plus.
Experience and knowledge in civil litigation, business contracts and agreements, human resources, and other general corporate matters are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor, maintain, and renew business licenses, permits, and corporate registrations across multiple state, county, and municipal jurisdictions.
Partner with legal, finance, tax, and operations teams to gather disclosures, financial data, and fingerprints required by licensing authorities.
Evaluate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs against established risk tolerance thresholds.
Ensure reviewed contracts comply with internal policies concerning liability limits, indemnification, and payment terms.
Partner with Human Resources and branch management to investigate workplace accidents and monitor workers’ compensation matters from initial incident report through resolution or settlement.
Assist the General Counsel with routing complex litigation, workers’ compensation cases, and specialized contracts to outside counsel.
Monitor case milestones, track outside counsel performance, and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
Issue, track, and manage litigation holds to preserve relevant electronically stored information (ESI).
Serve as the central point of contact for external law firms gathering information for interrogatories, document requests, and admission responses.
Create and distribute general correspondence and letters, and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Work on special projects as required.