Job Opportunities Sr Paralegal

Schindler Elevator • Morristown, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Schindler is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Paralegal to join its legal department. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a broad range of legal, compliance, litigation, and operational matters while working closely with attorneys and business stakeholders across the organization. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills, a willingness to take ownership of projects, and the adaptability to manage shifting priorities and emerging deadlines. This position is ideal for a professional who is eager to grow, learn new areas of responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to a small, high-performing legal team. This role provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of legal matters while working closely with experienced attorneys in a supportive and collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping the legal department support the company's operational, compliance, and litigation objectives.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Experience working in a small team environment with significant responsibility and cross-functional interaction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate
• Experience supporting litigation, investigations, e-discovery, or compliance matters.
• Familiarity with electronic data collection and legal hold processes.
• Experience supporting construction, government contracting, or procurement-related matters.
• Knowledge of records management and document review platforms.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Adaptable and comfortable handling a wide variety of assignments.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and work independently when appropriate.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal processes relating to construction projects funded by federal, state, or other public sources.
• Support compliance initiatives involving government contracting requirements, domestic preference laws, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather and maintain information required for public and private construction projects.
• Coordinate and manage company responses to customer and contractor prequalification questionnaires and bid application requirements.
• Maintain and update company prequalification materials, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Work with business units to collect and verify information needed for bid submissions and customer requests.
• Coordinate forensic collection and preservation of company devices and electronic information for departing employees and other investigative matters.
• Work closely with internal IT, Human Resources, and legal personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist attorneys with a variety of legal, compliance, operational, and corporate matters.
• Maintain accurate records and track key deadlines and deliverables.
• Support special projects and other assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

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