Senior Employment Paralegal

sysco; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco seeks a Senior Paralegal to manage service of process, respond to legal notices and subpoenas, and oversee litigation holds and external counsel spend. The role requires handling deadlines, documents, and correspondence for a broad range of corporate matters.

The candidate will support in-house counsel, ensure timely production of documents, and assist with government agency claims, while providing essential administrative support across the legal team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent field required.
• Ten or more years of experience in litigation and/or a corporate/business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage service of process for all legal matters and coordinate timely assignment of same.
• Manage/prepare timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas.
• Prepare, manage and track litigation hold notices
• Manage legal tracker database
• Prepare legal documents, agency responses and legal correspondence
• Other administrative matters

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service focus

Legal drafting/editing

Education

BA/BS or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Data Management Systems

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 Senior Paralegal is responsible for managing the corporation's service of process for all legal matters; preparing timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas; preparing, managing and tracking litigation hold notices; managing legal tracker database and reporting of outside counsel spend; maintaining deadlines for in-house legal counsel; preparing legal documents and correspondence; assisting with collection and production of relevant documents; assisting with responses to claims from government agencies; preparing correspondence to internal clients, outside counsel and opposing counsel; and other administrative duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage service of process for all legal matters and coordinate timely assignment of same
• Manage/prepare timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas
• Prepare, manage and track litigation hold notices
• Manage legal tracker database
• Prepare legal documents, agency responses and legal correspondence
• Other administrative matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and / or Experience:

BA/BS or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent field required.

Ten or more years of experience in litigation and/or a corporate/business environment

Professional Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented, experience in record keeping and management, aptitude to work collaboratively and the ability to handle and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects, problem-solve, meet aggressive deadlines and work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Data Management Systems
• A strong client service focus
• Sound legal drafting and editing skills
• Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally, to quickly gain the confidence and respect of others by providing practical, timely and reliable assistance

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Paralegal certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Affiantive 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.