Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Smith-; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support Senior Counsel and manage litigation, records retention, and e-discovery. The role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires independent judgment and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in an in-house legal team or law firm, an associate degree in business or related field, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience performing general office duties, with in-house legal department or law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• High ethical standards; professionalism; initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Counsel in litigation and records retention.
• Provide litigation support, including gathering information and documents for discovery and subpoenas.
• Assist with e-discovery issues, litigation holds, and records management.
• Maintain the Legal Department's matter management database.
• Handle confidential matters and interact with all levels of the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Maryville, TN (in-office/non-remote)

Scope of the Job

Smith & Wesson seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work closely with Senior Counsel to effectively manage the company's legal and compliance functions. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Counsel and be expected to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Support Senior Counsel in connection with litigation and records retention.

Provide litigation support, including gathering information and documents in response to discovery requests and responding to subpoenas.

Work with Senior Counsel to manage e-discovery issues, litigation holds and the Company's records management program.

Maintain the Legal Department's matter management database.

Provide other support as needed in Company litigation matters.

Handle other matters as they may be assigned by Senior Counsel, including assisting with budgeting and completing discrete projects.

Handle matters of a confidential nature.

Interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Operate with a mindset of continuous improvement, including by actively identifying opportunities to simplify and enhance processes and procedures.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Experience, Competencies and Education

• Associate’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience performing general office duties, with experience working in an in-house legal department or at a law firm required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• High ethical standards; professionalism; strong commitment to excellence; high degree of initiative, self-motivation and independent judgment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to manage priorities and substantial workflow in a fast-paced work environment with changing business and legal objectives
• Demonstrated commitment to Company values, policies, procedures and controls
• Desire to be a high performer and a team player

Language and Computer Skills

• Must have strong command of the English language, in both verbal and written communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint is required.

Training Requirements

• Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position.
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives.

Normal office environment conditions apply to this role. Must be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

The use of personal protective equipment may be required when on a factory floor.

All employees are required to apply ergonomic principles to all job tasks.

Within our manufacturing facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures and industrial lighting.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

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