Senior Paralegal - Global Trade & Litigation Support

Plains All American; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents and to conduct factual research for transactions and regulatory matters. The role involves project management for legal cases, file organization, and budget support.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, a ABA-accredited certificate or a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office and document management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and/or Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school
• Minimum 7 years of Paralegal Experience or legal assistant
• Broad paraprofessional generalist skill set with problem-solving ability
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Visio exposure
• Experience with a document management system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters and priorities
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability
• Ability to take initiative and own projects with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents (contracts, agreements, business communications)
• Conduct factual research and gather information across departments for transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters
• Project management for legal cases, litigation, and transactions
• Legal file organization and management using electronic systems
• Prepare legal forms/templates and PowerPoint presentations
• Provide support for International Trade Compliance Program
• Compile periodic litigation reports
• Assemble binders and physical files as needed
• Assist with departmental budgeting and processing of legal fees
• Demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, working independently as required

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document management

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA accredited)

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Document management system

Visio

Job description

Plains is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents and to conduct factual research for transactions and regulatory matters. The role involves project management for legal cases, file organization, and budget support.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience, a ABA-accredited certificate or a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office and document management skills.