Senior Paralegal

About the position

The Senior Paralegal position will provide enterprise-wide legal assistance and will report to the Deputy General Counsel. This role will be responsible for supporting all Law Department functions, including the registration and maintenance of Doosan Bobcat North America's intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights and domains), litigation, corporate governance, and certain transactional activities. In addition, this role will provide general administrative support to the entire North America legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be knowledgeable about legal procedures and documentation, and have a deep understanding of various areas of legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Support intellectual property preparation, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Assist in the management of company litigation to achieve positive litigation and dispute outcomes.
• Primary management of service of process for the Company.
• Assist inhouse and outside counsel with discovery and document collection and review, including ESI, for the company.
• Support the legal team in managing corporate governance matters.
• Assist with compliance efforts and regulatory filings.
• Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to corporate and commercial law.
• Maintain and organize legal files and documentation.
• Assist in the Law Department's management of legal bills and annual budgeting activities.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other legal service providers as needed.
• General administrative support of the Doosan Bobcat North America legal team.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance in business operations.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or related field
• 10+ years of paralegal experience at law firm or in-house
• Previous experience working as a paralegal in a corporate legal environment preferred, experience in the manufacturing or engineering industry favored
• Experience supporting intellectual property matters strongly preferred
• Knowledge of corporate and commercial law, contract law, and legal procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in legal software and document management systems