Legal Staff Paralegal in Reading, PA

In-House

Reading, PA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Reading, PA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Corporate Paralegal is tasked with a variety of legal functions to support the global operations of the company. Key responsibilities include:

- Maintaining accurate and complete records and files within internal databases and gathering information from various sources.
- Conducting internal and external research to resolve legal questions under the guidance of lead counsel and other commercial counsel.
- Reviewing, revising, and preparing corporate governance documents with necessary oversight.
- Preparing, drafting, and maintaining legal templates, correspondence, policies, presentations, and other materials, and educating business partners on their usage.
- Assisting in the maintenance and organization of an up-to-date contract database and contributing to the development of the company’s contract lifecycle management.
- Drafting agreement-related letters, new contracts based on forms, and other related amendments or ancillary documents.
- Supporting compliance with rules and regulations related to privacy, data security, trade, and tariff regulations.
- Providing effective, comprehensive, and timely communication to clients on legal topics, using critical thinking and independent judgment to address client requests and inquiries.
- Managing and coordinating projects, driving solutions to meet project objectives, and providing project management support for crucial legal initiatives.
- Supporting the development and presentation of training materials within the legal department and company policies.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in the legal function, proposing solutions, and raising issues with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborating with colleagues in the legal department and other functions within the company.
- Providing support to the broader legal team as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is required, although candidates actively working towards a degree will also be considered.
- A minimum of two years of work experience in a legal setting, such as private practice or corporate, is required.
- The role requires advanced problem-solving skills, flexibility, adaptability, and a passion for learning new things.
- Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills, is essential.
- Familiarity with document management systems and legal research skills using legal databases such as PACER, Lexis, Bloomberg, or Westlaw is necessary.
- Experience with contract management systems or similar tools is preferred.
- High proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and proficiency in other languages such as Spanish, German, Czech, or Thai is a plus.
- The ability to tailor communications to various audiences, including colleagues of different cultures, is important.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to independently prioritize, track, and manage a lengthy task list are crucial.
- Knowledge of patent and trademark matters, or the willingness to learn, is beneficial.

Salary Information:
The company offers professional growth potential, a pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package, including a 401k with employer match. The company is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

The company is committed to providing a satisfying, motivating, and stimulating work experience, allowing employees to excel both individually and as part of a team. The varied nature of the environment enables employees to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing their knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.