Paralegal

Paralegal

We are Alsco Uniforms. We have been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has become a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It is our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the solutions that work for them.

Our employees are our heart and soul. We have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We are seeking driven professionals with the ambition to grow our company. We would love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced paralegal to perform a wide variety of administrative, legal operations, and paralegal functions to support the Legal Department. This position will report to the General Counsel.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide administrative support to Legal Department; answer and direct phone calls, sort and distribute mail, prepare correspondence, maintain calendars, organize and maintain files, maintain contact lists, etc.
• Coordinate Legal Department projects, meetings, and other activities.
• Receive and track service of process and intake matters in RMIS.
• Prepare, distribute, and monitor litigation holds.
• Track and maintain professional memberships for department staff.
• Create, update, and maintain organizational documents, including articles of incorporation or dissolution, bylaws, stock certificates, merger agreements, etc.
• Draft corporate resolutions and other similar documents.
• Prepare and revise non-disclosure and other agreements based on existing forms and templates.
• Perform basic legal research and draft routine legal documents for review and use by Legal Department staff.
• Assist in managing outside litigation counsel and assist with fulfilling requests for documents for outside counsel review and case or project preparation.
• Track, maintain, and keep current all required state registrations with each Secretary of State for the company and all subsidiaries.
• Track and maintain company trademarks and intellectual property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Professional or similar programs.
• Ability to collaborate as a member of a team and interface and work effectively with other departments within the company.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to follow directions as given, understand the purpose of an assignment, and implement problem-solving abilities as needed.
• Familiarity with RMIS a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

At least five years of experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal is required. College degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

Working Environment:

• Typical indoor office environment, working space, meeting rooms, lunch room
• Physical demands for the shift consist of standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, typing, hearing, and speaking.

For a general description of the benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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)

Revised 1/27/2023