Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Foreign-Trade Zone Compliance Director/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Work in the area of Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) which includes structuring FTZ projects.
- Prepare and file Applications and Production Notifications with the FTZ Board.
- Assist in all phases of CBP/FTZ activation.
- Assist in the set-up of Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems (ICRS).
- Prepare FTZ Operations Manual text and exhibits for CBP and incorporate any required interface of Partner Government Agencies (FDA, NHTSA, EPA, USDA, etc.) in the operation of the FTZ.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of Application for Activations.
- Work directly with the Foreign-Trade Zone Compliance Director and multiple attorneys and legal assistants.
- Have direct client contact.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must have a background in import/export compliance, logistics, and operations.
- Basic import/export compliance knowledge is required.
- Experience and knowledge using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to analyze specific company operations and incorporate procedures in the FTZ Operations Manual and ICRS in accordance with CBP and other government agencies’ regulations.
- Ability to perform research in legal, administrative, and internet resources.
- Preferred knowledge in international trade/economics.
- Preferred knowledge of CBP’s and PGA’s Automation (ACE).

Salary Information:
- Salary is dependent on experience.
- Competitive benefits are offered.

Additional Requirements:
- Sincere interest in expanding knowledge in foreign-trade zones.
- Keen attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate individually and present subjects at client subject-matter seminars.
- Ability to travel for client meetings and work.
- Professional demeanor to deal directly with co-workers, clients, and government officials.
- Ability to handle multiple, and occasionally conflicting, priorities.
- Ability to independently prepare formal written documents and correspondence.
- Ability to independently present and discuss work product.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of international trade/economics.
- Knowledge of CBP’s and PGA’s Automation (ACE).