Sr Paralegal

FedEx Logistics; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics seeks a seasoned paralegal to support the legal staff. The position involves researching legal issues, drafting and reviewing documents, and coordinating responses with internal departments and outside counsel.

The role requires strong writing, research, and organizational skills, with hybrid work options in Memphis or Pittsburgh and a preference for candidates within 50 miles of a FedEx office location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certification preferred.
• Five (5) years paralegal experience or relevant business experience.
• Advanced knowledge of legal processes and systems.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research, prepare analyses and summaries.
• Draft legal documents for attorney review.
• Provide timely responses to requests from departments and outside agencies.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery-related documents; manage document delivery.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and tracking department programs.
• Develop training programs for managers and personnel regarding legal issues.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure timely legal actions.
• Prepare articles for internal Legal Department communications.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Provide assistance to the legal staff through the exercise of professional skill and expertise.

Essential Functions

• Perform legal and factual research, prepare analyses, summaries, and review research of others prior to attorney review
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys
• Provide timely responses and documents to requesting departments and outside agencies and assist outside counsel as requested
• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings and discovery-related documents; accepts and deliver documents on behalf of the company when presence of an attorney is not required, or with an attorney when appropriate
• Assist in planning, organizing, administering, and tracking programs and projects handled in legal department
• Develop and conduct training programs for mangers and company personnel regarding legal issues
• Work with all departments in the corporation to ensure timely handling and completion of company’s legal activities
• Process and review various legal documents and maintain activity log to assure prompt action by the appropriate corporate department
• Prepare articles pertaining to Legal Department’s activities for publication in company’s internal communication
• Respond to requests for information and advice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Paralegal certification or 2 years paralegal experience (in addition to experience required below).

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years paralegal experience, or relevant business experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of Legal process and systems.

Advanced research, organization, human relations, communications and computer skills.

Excellent research and writing skills.

Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Job Conditions

Hours may vary due to organizational need.

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a litigation environment and eDiscovery experience preferred. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently also preferred.

Pay Transparency

Pay

Memphis: Associate - Sr Paralegal: $23.34 - $53.24 | Pittsburgh: Associate - Sr Paralegal: $24.57 - $56.04

Additional Details

This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN or Pittsburgh, PA, and candidates must live withina 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)