Paralegal

Sysco Corp.; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Paralegal, Employment & Transactions to support Employment Law and Transactions within the Legal & Compliance Department. You will manage contract review inbox, coordinate assignments, and assist attorneys with employment claims, liaising with stakeholders and outside counsel.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence 3–4 days per week at our Houston area office. Strong communication, organization, and data-tracking skills are essential to handle multiple time-sensitive

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 3+ years of legal experience required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the corporation’s contracts inbox and coordinates timely assignment and completion of assigned matters.
• Daily compiling and tracking of employment and transactional data including reporting in the legal tracker.
• Prepares legal documents and communications as needed for employment matters and transactional matters.
• Prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices for employment and transactional matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree

3+ years legal experience

Paralegal certification

Legal certification

Tools

Legal Tracker

Job description

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: _ 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 _

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week.

Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Paralegal, Employment & Transactions supports the Employment Law and Transactions sub-functions of the Legal & Compliance Department. The position manages the administration of a dedicated contract review request inbox, including intake and coordination of assignment and timely response to contractual matters.The position is responsible for assisting the Employment attorneys with responses to employment claims. The position liaises with internal business stakeholders and outside counsel; completes compilation and tracking of transactional and employment matter data; maintains necessary matter information in Legal Tracker; prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices; prepares other legal documents and business communications as needed; and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the corporation’s contracts inbox and coordinates timely assignment and completion of assigned matters
• Daily compiling and tracking of employment and transactional data including reporting in the legal tracker
• Prepares legal documents and communications as needed for employment matters and transactional matters
• Prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices for employment and transactional matters
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree required
• 3+ years of legal experience
• Paralegal certification preferred

Skills:

Excellent communication and organizational skills, responsive, detail-oriented, experience in record keeping and management, aptitude to work collaboratively and the ability to handle and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects, meet aggressive deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.