Paralegal jobs in Topeka, KS

Purple Wave, Inc. is seeking a paralegal professional with strong communication and critical thinking skills to join our growing team.  The ideal candidate will be someone who values opportunities for growth, learning, new challenges and wants to make meaningful contributions in a dynamic environment. 

The Paralegal serves as an essential member of our legal team, working across departments and with buyers, sellers, and professionals. This position requires an individual that values opportunities for growth, learning, new challenges and wants to make meaningful contributions in a dynamic environment.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as internal resource for information regarding corporate records, organizational structure, and other governance-related items
• Maintain corporate governance calendar
• Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and tracking of various legal documents
• Assist with administration and updating of legal compliance programs and initiatives
• Assist with contract tracking, maintenance, and at-risk contracts
• Assists with preparing non-standard contracts and addendums 
• Manage routine correspondence, organization of files, and other administrative tasks
• Manage garnishment orders and respond to subpoenas and requests for information
• Receive, docket, investigate and prepare initial draft responses to attorney demand letters and Attorney General Complaints.
• Prepare draft pleadings and process court filings for small claims, limited actions, and civil cases
• Research and respond to interdepartmental inquiries
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing litigation metrics and other legal matters for executives
• Assist with discovery in litigation matters when required and sending out preservation notices
• Assist in processing settlements or complex releases 
• Independently perform administrative tasks to open new matters/files in tracking and document management systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Paralegal certificate or NFPA/NALA certification preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker (formerly Serengeti), NetDocuments, and other document management systems.
• Familiarity with e-filing and legal matter management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-oriented mindset and professional demeanor.
• Initiative, critical thinking skills, and a strong desire for ongoing learning and development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish speaking bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Candidates may be requested to complete position specific skills assessments
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check

Working Settings:

• Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime.
• Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, overtime may be required to achieve due dates. Overtime is compensated in accordance with US Department of Labor requirements.
• Based in the Purple Wave headquarters in Manhattan, KS
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Compensation:

• Hourly rate varies based on experience and qualifications, but typically ranges from $29.00 per hour to $31.00 per hour and wages are paid bi-weekly.
• Monthly Bonus Program - determined by the Company’s monthly revenue result and are paid on a “percent to plan” payout formula. (90% = $300, 100% = $600, 110% = $900, 120% = $1,200)
• Monthly phone stipend in accordance with the Company’s cell phone policy, currently $120/month
• Health, Dental, and Vision starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment
• Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000 with options to add more through employee contribution starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• Personal Time Off (PTO) annual amount of 120 hours which is prorated based on the number of days between the 60th day of employment and the end of the calendar year