Senior Paralegal

Garney-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
North Kansas City, MO
1,001-5,000 employees
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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A Senior Paralegal position is available at Garney Construction in N. Kansas City, MO. The Senior Paralegal will provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys within the corporate legal department. This role is critical in ensuring efficient legal operations, assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of legal processes and documentation.

  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic legal files, documents, and databases in accordance with corporate recordkeeping policies.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and other legal-related events.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal memos, and reports.
  • Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate regulatory and government agencies as needed.
  • Assist in the discovery process, including document production, deposition preparation, and fact research.
  • Support corporate governance tasks such as drafting board resolutions, maintaining corporate records, and assisting with subsidiary management.
  • Conduct research and provide summaries on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.
  • Assist with contract lifecycle management, including drafting templates, reviewing agreements, and tracking deadlines.
  • Support legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and data room management.
  • Help manage licensing, trademarks, and intellectual property portfolios, including renewal tracking and filing.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information at all times.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as HR, Finance, Compliance, and IT on legal matters.
  • Utilize legal management software and tools for tracking, analytics, and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal legal processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Serve as a liaison with external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • May provide training and mentoring to junior staff or act as a team lead on larger projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal software platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Professionalism and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
  • Customer/client orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills; ability to guide and support junior team members.
  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to corporate environments.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance practices, and industry-specific regulations (if applicable).
  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (especially in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field).
  • Paralegal Certificate required or preferred (depending on jurisdiction or organization standards).
  • 4 to 6 years of experience in a corporate legal or law firm setting, with a strong understanding of business law, compliance, and corporate operations.
  • Prior experience in contract administration, regulatory compliance, or corporate governance strongly preferred.
  • Experience with legal management platforms (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments, ContractWorks, or similar) is a plus.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401K Retirement plan
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Long-term disability
  • Holidays and PTO
  • Bonus program
  • Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  • Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  • Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  • 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Student loan resources
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  • Free life insurance & disability policy
  • Free access to healthcare coordinators
  • Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
  • Access to consultations with legal/financial professionals at no cost
  • Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
  • 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store
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