Paralegal

Apex Systems; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K program

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Paralegal in Pensacola, FL, offering a hybrid schedule with four days in the office. This role supports the Office of General Counsel on complex legal matters and workplace investigations, coordinating with outside counsel and internal clients.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience and strong Microsoft Word skills, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• There is a preference for paralegal experience over lawyering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake of legal matters and provide an initial analysis of the impact on the organization.
• Provide prompt, concise, and comprehensive responses to all communications.
• Manage high-volume, complex matters and prepare counsel in advance of calls and/or deadlines.
• Proactively monitor legal matters, including preparing written summaries, case status reports, and tracking case calendars.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude that enables independent work, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and appropriate escalation when needed.
• Serve as a liaison with outside counsel, internal clients, court officials, and other relevant contacts.
• Support workplace investigations by working with internal clients to collect, review, and summarize information and documents.
• Proofread and maintain legal documents, business communications, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research, support coordination of fact investigations, and prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Draft business communications, reports, correspondence, and other written materials for organizational use.
• Ensure maintenance of the Office of General Counsel legal library/database, including the electronic document management system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job#: 3052908

Job Description:

Paralegal

Location: Pensacola, Florida (Hybrid)

Role Overview

This role provides substantive legal and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel with respect to legal matters involving the organization and its subsidiary entities. The position requires management of a high volume of complex matters, supporting workplace investigations, and serving as a liaison with outside counsel and internal clients. This is a hybrid role requiring four days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intake of legal matters and provide an initial analysis of the impact on the organization.
• Provide prompt, concise, and comprehensive responses to all communications.
• Manage high-volume, complex matters and prepare counsel in advance of calls and/or deadlines.
• Proactively monitor legal matters, including preparing written summaries, case status reports, and tracking case calendars.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude that enables independent work, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and appropriate escalation when needed.
• Serve as a liaison with outside counsel, internal clients, court officials, and other relevant contacts.
• Support workplace investigations by working with internal clients to collect, review, and summarize information and documents.
• Proofread and maintain legal documents, business communications, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research, support coordination of fact investigations, and prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Draft business communications, reports, correspondence, and other written materials for organizational use.
• Ensure maintenance of the Office of General Counsel legal library/database, including the electronic document management system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience: There is a preference for paralegal experience over lawyering experience.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word is required.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

Company Overview

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.