Legal Staff Paralegal in Detroit, MI

In-House

Detroit, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Detroit, MI

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Corporate

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Paralegal - Corporate will work collaboratively within the Corporate Secretary’s Office and across the company to support corporate-governance and securities-law compliance responsibilities at both the public-company and subsidiary levels. The responsibilities include:

- Supporting all aspects of Board and Board committee meetings, focusing on material preparation, collection, assembly, and distribution.
- Supporting activities related to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Serving as the primary administrator of the board portal, Diligent Boards.
- Assisting in the facilitation of annual D&O questionnaires and self-evaluations.
- Drafting and circulating written consents.
- Drafting meeting scripts and minutes.
- Assisting in director-education activities.
- Assisting in director and executive officer on- and off-boarding and related tasks.
- Managing annual governance requirements for various subsidiaries.
- Assisting with legal entity management tasks, including entity formations, mergers, dissolutions, and assumed name filings.
- Preparing delegations of authority and supporting requests related to signing authority.
- Managing requests for corporate information and preparing certifications.
- Responding to requests for information required for regulatory examinations and internal and external audits.
- Supporting securities law compliance matters, such as securities offerings, Section 16, and New York Stock Exchange requirements.
- Assisting in maintaining corporate records.
- Assisting with special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant paralegal experience is required, with a preference for in-house experience.
- A Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is necessary, along with a willingness to learn new software skills. Experience with Diligent Boards, hCue, NetDocs, and/or SharePoint is a plus.
- Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and possess a strong work ethic.
- Impeccable record-keeping skills are essential.
- Candidates should be analytical thinkers with the ability to make quick, sound judgments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong follow-up are required.
- The ability to work comfortably, expeditiously, and efficiently while providing support to Board members and executives is necessary.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team is essential.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion is required.
- Willingness to work beyond normal business hours, when needed, is expected.
- Willingness to travel on occasion to attend Board meetings is required.

Salary Information:
- Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $120,000 USD
- An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications.
- The compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals.
- The Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives designed to meet the needs of employees and their families.
- Additional compensations may include travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus, and/or equity, depending on the role considered.

The company is committed to providing a supportive environment for its employees, focusing on health, safety, work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to grow and develop professionally, with opportunities for learning and advancement. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and it provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.