Sr Paralegal

Propelis • Sandston, VA

22h • $69,481 - $86,852

About The Position

Job Summary: Provide legal support to the General Counsel by managing global enterprise corporate governance activities (primary activity), preparing and reviewing documents, conducting research, and organizing and maintaining files (secondary activity).

Requirements

• At least three years’ law office and/or corporate legal department experience or alternative experience supporting corporate secretary activity in large, international organization.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with computer-based research tools and Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical - Synthesize complex information; collect and research data.
• Focus – Pay attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identify and solve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - Work effectively and professionally with company personnel, outside counsel and their staff, and other organizations. Focus on finding solutions and resolving conflict.
• Oral Communication - Listen and clarify; respond clearly to questions.
• Written Communication - Write clearly; edit work for spelling and grammar; adapt writing style to the audience; be able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism - Accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follow instructions and respond to management direction; meet deadlines.
• Initiative - Take independent actions and calculated risks; ask for and offer help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate secretary function by organizing and maintaining information about the company and its international subsidiaries (80+), obtaining assumed name and foreign qualification registrations, and preparing board and shareholder minutes, working with executives, tax department, and local counsel to prepare changes in governance / registrations, manging and triaging complex signature processes for changes (apostiles, notary, etc.).
• Review and/or prepare legal documents such as non-disclosure agreements and customer contracts for review, approval and use by General Counsel.
• Assist with acquisition transactions by participating in the due diligence process and reviewing, preparing and organizing closing documents.
• Assist with preparation of “legal hold” communications and organization and maintenance of files related to litigation.
• Perform legal research.
• Act as liaison with company personnel and outside counsel.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling conference calls, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail and updating legal subscription services.

Benefits

• Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level