Corporate Paralegal

The Corporate Paralegal is responsible to support the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in preparing, reviewing, and revising legal documents and contracts, helping coordinate complex transactions, and giving legal assistance. This position will also assist with legal research, building contract templates, and updating company files.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Participate in the contract review process, drafting templates, review and redline standard corporate agreements, commercial contracts, bid requests and other legal documents.
• Update contract templates and maintain legal department’s electronic and paper document management systems.
• Manage transactional work preparing and reviewing documents related to acquisitions and provide assistance with due diligence.
• Draft correspondence that does not require legal interpretations or provide advice, but do require a good working knowledge of contracts, litigation, and specialized terminology.
• Draft and review real estate agreements, prepare title work and provide assistance with real estate closings.
• Prepare and file annual reports with state authorities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of discovery and subpoena requests and responses; coordinate and manage document receipt and production.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Maintain corporate minute books and other corporate records for the company and its subsidiaries, including resolutions, board of director changes and annual reports.
• Assist with the management of Certificates of Insurance for vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Assist with legal research, as needed.
• Provide administrative support services to the AGC, GC and CEO, as needed.
• Work with other members of the legal team on special projects under the supervision of the GC
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Associates Degree or Paralegal Certificate required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal, required.
• 2-3 years of law firm and/or in-house experience reviewing commercial contracts and general corporate matters, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and functions.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive materials.
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record of managing details required of a Corporate Paralegal.
• Attention to detail and excellent reading comprehension.
• Legal research proficiency and ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management with the ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years: Experience as a Corporate Paralegal

Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better
• General Education Diploma or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)