The Corporate Paralegal assists in-house attorneys with a wide range of legal matters related to the company’s global operations and handles the day-to-day administrative affairs of the Legal Department. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to supporting a small legal team in a dynamic environment. The Corporate Paralegal is essential in ensuring the efficient operation of True’s Legal Department and supporting our attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft and review various types of legal documents under supervision of attorneys, including nondisclosure agreements, procurement contracts, and various types of correspondence.
- Assist with internal file management for administrative agency matters and litigation, including managing file preparation, agency correspondence, implementing internal legal holds, preparing responses and exhibits, and calendaring due dates.
- Maintain and organize electronic patent and trademark files and Intellectual Property databases and assets.
- Coordinate trademark and patent application filing documents, exhibits, and powers of attorney needed with internal clients and outside counsel.
- Assist with international legal entity management and corporate recordkeeping.
- Keep track of and assist HR with state and federal employment physical and electronic posting updates and compliance.
- Assist attorneys with day-to-day law department administrative tasks such as meeting scheduling, tracking legal expenses, coordinating contract signatures, handling mail, and ordering business record certifications.
- Create and maintain paralegal operational manual.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in law or related field preferred.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
Five or more years’ experience in an in-house or corporate paralegal role, including exposure to managing legal entities, intellectual property asset portfolios and contract workflows.
Experience with international organization management is a bonus.
- Bilingual in Spanish or French is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Strong follow through and follow-up.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated focus, commitment, and ability to deliver great customer service.
- Proficiency in articulating, communicating professionally and appropriately with confidence at all levels and across functional lines.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company-paid background check required upon hire.