Paralegal

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist seeks a Paralegal to support legal counsel through document management, research, and file maintenance. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and tracking agreements and claims for the corporation and its affiliates.

The role involves training others in document and database management software, supporting sales and acquisitions, and handling IP filings as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an ABA-accredited paralegal education program or a related bachelor degree with paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of general office management and ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software; able to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, drafting, negotiation, execution, and tracking of agreements and documents for the corporation.
• Collaborate with internal departments as needed.
• Create, organize, and maintain centralized files and databases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Project management

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Education

ABA-accredited Paralegal Program

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Assists in document management which includes organization, recordation, execution, tracking, training, and other related activities. Assists in database management as assigned. Performs legal research as assigned. Provides litigation and administrative agency internal investigative support to legal counsel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, recordation, and other management of agreements, claims, and other documents on behalf of the corporation and/or its affiliated entities.
• Works with other internal departments as necessary or requested.
• Receives, creates, organizes, updates, and maintains centralized files and databases.
• Participates in and provides training to others in the use of document and/or database management software as requested.
• Assists internal/external legal counsel in sales and/or acquisitions of corporate entities, real property, equipment, supplies, and other assets.
• Performs legal research as requested to determine statutory, regulatory, and other case law related to legal matters for the corporation.
• Provides litigation, eDiscovery, and other investigative support as requested for internal/external legal counsel.
• Assists with preparation, filing, tracking, and management of patents, corporate service marks and trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Handles processing and reporting of claims as requested.
• Handles processing of legal bills; prepares and tracks check requests as requested.
• Completes assigned goals and other tasks as requested.

Minimum Required Experience

Knowledge of general office management, secretarial skills and operation of machines/equipment as acquired through 2 years of related paralegal or legal experience.

Preferred/Desired Experience

Knowledge of general office management, secretarial skills and operation of machines/equipment as acquired through 5 years of related paralegal or legal experience.

Minimum Required Education

Completion of Paralegal Education Program accredited by the American Bar Association or Bachelor’s Degree with related paralegal or legal experience. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral, and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired Education

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or similar field.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer software program (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) skills. Knowledge and competency in the use of Westlaw and/or LexisNexis as well as other legal resources. Skill competency in conducting legal research and legal writing skills. Ability to handle multiple complex projects accurately and successfully.