Paralegal

Grace and Faye Consulting LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size law firm is seeking a Business Paralegal to support the Senior Leadership team. Responsibilities include managing conflicts, maintaining databases, and assisting with strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of corporate paralegal experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of corporate paralegal experience with a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Company’s Conflicts process and maintain internal database.
• Assist with annual renewal process of Insurance portfolio.
• Support COO in strategic projects, including drafting NDAs and legal documents.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Business Paralegal will be a key member supporting the Senior Leadership team of a mid-size law firm, reporting and providing direct support to the company’s General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, as well as providing support as needed to other business personnel.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Company’s Conflicts process, including gathering information, running searches and reporting all findings to necessary parties involved while maintaining the internal database.
• Maintain Insurance portfolio and assist General Counsel with annual renewal process
• Maintain Company database of Attorney Bar Registration, CLE information, PLI credentials etc
• Develop thorough understanding and knowledge of Company’s legal technology and software initiatives, including HRIS, and vendor management systems, as well as assist in evaluating and implementing other software as future needs require
• Support the COO in strategic projects, including but not limited to drafting NDAs, legal document production/preparation, involvement with confidential projects
• Liaise with external service providers as necessary
• Serve as general resource for the Leadership team members

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of corporate paralegal experience with a corporate legal department and/or law firm a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with capability and willingness to become proficient in all of the Company’s matter and contract management systems, required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously, required
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at different levels throughout the Company
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner