What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Heritage Grocers Group, LLC?
At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. But it's more than that, it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Paralegal reports directly to the Compliance and is responsible for performing a broad range of legal and administrative support to the In-House Counsel and the organization overall.
The Paralegal reports directly to the Compliance and is responsible for performing a broad range of legal and administrative support to the In-House Counsel and the organization overall.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain contract database of existing contracts for the company; Coordinate and maintain database for all contracts; and communicate with assigned legal counsel throughout contract lifecycle;
- Confirm template agreements, NDAs/MNDAs, vendor agreements, lease amendments are accurately and fully completed with attention to details;
- Research and review city, state and federal laws in multiple jurisdictions;
- Assist with the management of the company's intellectual property database.
- Provide paralegal support in all phases of litigation and claims handling, including but not limited to, coordinating subpoena responses, timely responding to pre-litigation record requests and requests for information, coding documents for production and coordinating discovery requests including witness interviews;
- Provides user support for litigation software applications and other tasks relating to the management of documents and data gathered in the course of any matter;
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee information, legal matters and Company activities;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and/or continuing education/certification in paralegal, HR, legal course work preferred;
- 2-3 years' experience in a related position; or an acceptable combination of education and experience;
- Maintains a high level of integrity, the ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates, and has excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and perform several tasks concurrently, independently, and with ease and professionalism;
- Knowledge of court filing procedures and deadlines;
- Technologically savvy with the ability to learn new applications and online services;
- Ability to maintain database, extract, query and prepare reports;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English;
- Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and other Office 365 applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment is that typical of an office. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
- LIFTING: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Compensation: $40-$50
Salary : $40 - $50
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