Senior Paralegal

Position Purpose

Assist General Counsel by providing advanced legal and administrative support. The Senior Paralegal will handle administrative tasks associated with contracts and legal matters, including proofreading and review of agreements, employment law, immigration, intellectual property, contract lifecycle tracking, DocuSign or similar expertise, and general administrative support. This role requires significant experience in business law and the ability to work independently on sophisticated legal and administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

• Proofreading, reviewing, and managing contracts and agreements under the guidance of General Counsel
• Conducting advanced legal research and summarizing findings for General Counsel
• Utilizing existing legal templates and preparing documents for General Counsel's review and approval
• Coordinating with internal departments to gather information necessary for legal compliance and contract preparation
• Managing the General Counsel's calendar, legal requests, and docket
• Tracking the lifecycle of contracts and legal matters across the organization
• Maintaining organized records and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive legal documents
• Maintain accurate records in contract management systems and ensure timely updates.
• Handling highly confidential matters with discretion due to the sensitivity of issues managed by the Office of the General Counsel
• Providing support on employment law matters, including compliance and documentation
• Assisting with immigration-related filings and documentation for employees
• Supporting intellectual property portfolio management, including trademarks and copyrights
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills and experience in utilizing various organization tools to track and management legal department workflow.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Expertise in contract review, proofreading, and lifecycle management.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to prepare accurate, well-structured documents.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.