Sr Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

Position requires a high-level legal professional with a broad range of legal experience that can function independently in an exciting fast-paced environment.  This position combines advanced paralegal skills and experience with administrative and analytical functions to meet the various needs of a robust in-house legal team.  In addition, the position requires advanced communication skills and a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality will work closely with Yellow's attorneys and key business partners to maintain corporate records, assist with regulatory filings, and prepare sensitive documents such as minutes and resolutions.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with the Yellow legal team, senior leadership and other internal business partners, external vendors, third-party administrators, outside counsel, auditors, and actuaries, and develop strong relationships across and outside the organization.
2. Assist with the management of corporate records of all Yellow Corporation entities, including resolutions, consents, minutes, board of directors' changes, proxies, and annual reports.
3. Support all corporate governance processes, including assistance with Board of Directors' calendars and agendas; preparation of materials for board and committee meetings; preparation and distribution of D&O questionnaires and BOD and committee self-evaluations; and planning and logistics for annual stockholders' meeting.
4. Conduct day-to-day management of general corporate governance matters, including maintenance of company organizational chart; preparing regulatory filings, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other required documentation; and assisting with formations, reorganizations, and dissolutions of subsidiaries, as well as other corporate transactions.
5. Research, analyze and compile complex data sets into detailed legal and financial (internal and external) reports and assist with any other analysis and presentations needed to fulfill corporate reporting and governance obligations.
6. Work independently to prepare information and gather necessary documents to respond to a wide variety of internal and external legal requests including subpoenas.
7. Work independently to gather information and necessary documents to respond to requests for corporate governance-related information and documents from the company's internal and external auditors, regulators, partners, and other stakeholders.
8. Create, organize, and maintain records and contracts in matter management systems such as Legal Tracker and SharePoint to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to the legal team.
9. Participate in and facilitate the preparation, execution and administration of agreements, contracts and other legal documents including payment of invoices and settlements.
10. Assist with the management of incoming service of process and Legal mail to ensure that matters are routed to the appropriate parties.
11. Monitor state and federal regulatory trends, activities, and requirements, including, without limitation, SEC, DOT, FMSCA, DOL and EEOC.
12. Provide administrative support to assigned team members, which includes but is not limited to, scheduling, calendaring tasks, material preparation, data entry, coordinating travel arrangements, scanning and copying, processing expense reimbursements, and other general administrative tasks.
13. Provide paralegal support to assigned legal team members, which includes but is not limited to, drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, maintaining case or claim files, information and fact gathering, and analyzing and summarizing relevant information, preparing and maintaining relevant documents, and communication with relevant parties including business partners and outside counsel.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee selected medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Business or closely related field or an Associate's degree in Business or Paralegal Studies and commensurate work experience.
2. Ten (10) years of paralegal experience in various areas of law such as corporate governance, securities, contracts, and transactional matters.
3. At least five (5) years of paralegal experience in a law firm or large corporation required.
4. Proficiency in the MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
5. Experience with corporate recordkeeping, corporate filings with state agencies such as the Secretary of State and managing due diligence on financial transactions.
6. Familiarity with public company filings under the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Section 16, and Nasdaq (Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, proxy statement, registration statements, Forms 3, 4 & 5).
7. Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Ability to maintain privilege, confidentiality, and discretion and to approach all aspects of the position with integrity, good judgment, and a client/customer service focus.
9. Demonstrated problem solving, quantitative analysis, and analytical abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. ABA approved Paralegal Certificate.
2. Previous experience as a paralegal in an in-house legal department.
3. Previous experience supporting multiple lawyers in varying practice areas.
4. Previous experience working in Diligent Board Portal, Legal Tracker, EthicsPoint and CTAdvantage hCue.
5. Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner.
6. Familiarity with Lexis or Westlaw, PACER, and other internet-based court document retrieval systems.
7. Previous experience assisting attorneys on high-volume complex and/or multi-party litigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional office environment indoors. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

This position is a hybrid role located in Overland Park, Kansas and requires in-person attendance to meet relevant business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires the ability to spend long hours sitting or standing while using office equipment and computers. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and keying. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying 10 lbs. of supplies and materials is required.

Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer