Paralegal

Legrand AV, Inc.; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking an In-House Paralegal to support the Legal Department in West Hartford, CT. The role partners with attorneys across multiple states and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders including business partners, outside counsel, agencies, and vendors.

The candidate will draft and review corporate documents, manage corporate records, and respond to government and court requests while maintaining strong compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of paralegal experience in-house.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and legal documents and coordinate with internal/external counsel.
• Draft, review and update corporate documents (incorporation articles, bylaws, annual reports, templates).
• Maintain corporate records and liaise with Corporate Secretary and SVP/GC.
• Respond to document requests from government agencies and courts.
• Conduct legal research and provide compliance recommendations.
• Monitor status of administrative and litigation proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies (NDAs, confidentiality).
• Support analytics, case management and tracking in Excel.
• Assist with Corporate and Compliance databases as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Virtual collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Excel

MO applications

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an In-House Paralegal to join the Legal Department in West Hartford, CT. The selected candidate will provide high-level support to our attorneys (who work in several different states), and will liaise with internal and external parties, inclusive of business partners, outside counsel, agencies, and vendors.

What Will You Do?

• Review contracts and other legal documents related to the Company's business (such as IP, product risk management and employment-related matters), and communicate and coordinate with external and internal legal counsel as necessary.
• Draft, review and update corporate documents, including articles/certificates of incorporation, bylaws, annual report filings, templates and other agreements, and correspondence.
• Work closely with the SVP & General Counsel, the Corporate Secretary, and the rest of the legal team, with corporate record-keeping and maintaining and organizing corporate records.
• Respond to document requests received from government agencies, and federal and state courts.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to the legal team with respect to steps the Company should take to comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and update the legal team on the status of administrative and litigation proceedings.
• Monitor and ensure internal compliance with Company policies and procedures, e.g., confidentiality agreements, NDAs.
• Lead and support Legal Department analytics, case management and outcome tracking in Excel.
• Partner with and provide support as needed for Legal and Compliance databases.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Paralegal certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a paralegal in an in-house setting is required.

Skills/Competencies:

• Communication skills: Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to gather, analyze, and validate information accurately.
• Project management skills: Demonstrated project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to establish effective processes, collaborate with multiple attorneys in a virtual environment, and work independently when needed.
• Technical skills: proficient in using Excel and MO applications.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.