Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal may be called upon to support the legal department in a variety of areas including contract management, intellectual property, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation, and regulatory matters. and other matters assigned from time to time.

Examples of Typical Activities:

• Support contract review process.
• Support Intellectual Property function
• Assemble and maintain corporate governance records.
• Assist in the compilation of company documents responsive to discovery requests in Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Commercial litigation. Experience with eDiscovery tools and processes required.
• Assist in the collection and production of data in response to government investigations.
• Assist with retention of company documents and closed litigation.
• Monitor and maintain insurance matters.
• General support to Legal Department
• General support to Product Claims Department.
• Support legal operations including hold order and eDiscovery tools.

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a legal or business environment.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional Organization and Attention to Detail - able to track, manage, and maintain precision for a high volume of fast-paced matters
• Project and Task Prioritization - experience juggling multiple tasks, anticipating deadlines, and proactively managing workloads and client expectations
• Communication and Coordination - strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, outside counsels, and international counterparts.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative - Proactive mindset in identifying process improvements, resolving bottlenecks, and streamlining legal operations.
• Confidentiality & Discretion - Understanding of legal ethics and the importance of handling sensitive information with care and professionalism.
• Tech Savvy - Proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Sign, and other document management and matter tracking software; familiarity with USPTO PAIR and other IP systems is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Applied Learning - Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Initiating Action - Takes prompts action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Managing Work - Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Stress Tolerance - Maintains stable performance under pressure of opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.