Paralegal (Risk Management)

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Paralegal is responsible for assisting the Risk Management department Attorneys in the delivery of legal services to MGM Resorts International and its subsidiary organizations.

THE STARTING PAY: $25.00/hour.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Strong knowledge in multi-jurisdictional gaming regulatory matters, i.e. preparing gaming disclosure forms and individual and business license renewals; strong knowledge of the practice procedures of the various government agencies involved in Labor & Employment matters, i.e. EEOC, MDCR, Labor Commission, NLRB; and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP).

• Draft correspondences, memorandum and prepare legal documents for review and approval by Department Attorneys and/or Department Leadership.

• Conduct client and witness interviews; organize and maintain case files.

• Manage and update various compliance and matter tracking systems and databases to assist in tracking and reporting on the various matters handled by the Department.

• Aid external business partners and legal counsel and collaborate with corporate and property business partners to review and respond to records requests, subpoenas, and related demands.

• Assist with transactions, including but not limited to: the preparation of initial licensing of employees and individual qualifiers by respective gaming regulators; remit payment to city and state agencies and assist with regulatory document preparation and central record filing; investigate complaints/claims filed against MGMRI and subsidiary organizations with federal and/or state agencies; assist with regulatory document preparation and filing, M&A transactions, and management of trademark portfolio.

• Reviews and reconciles invoices from law firms and processes through appropriate levels of authority.

• Tracks legal fee expenditures related to individual law firms, specific litigation and claims actions.

• Provide administrative support as needed; perform advanced, diversified and confidential administrative and paralegal duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organizational policies and practices.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment commensurate with specialized legal skills and experience.

• Conduct legal research.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant Paralegal experience.

• Certificate of completion or degree from a paralegal certificate education program or other comparable post-secondary institution.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

• A Monday-Friday schedule, enhanced healthcare coverage, robust financial benefits, and generous time-off perks.