What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at McKinley Paper and Packaging Company?
Corporate Paralegal
McKinley Paper and Packaging is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Paralegal to support our legal team. You will work closely with our attorneys in relation to all legal business matters.
Candidates must have extensive experience with document review and preparation, handling discovery, drafting legal documents and managing paperwork. You also need to have excellent research skills, be able to multi-task several assignments under tight deadlines and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Westlaw.
Paralegal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strong focus on Contracts, research, acquisitions.
- Create reports and documents for lawyers based on specifications and requests
- Help lawyers prepare legal documents
- Monitor changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations; submit reports on pertinent changes in legislation
- Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for business purposes.
Paralegal Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certificate is required; bachelor's degree preferred
- National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP, is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Additional consideration given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
McKinley Paper and Packaging Company | Bio Pappel, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time with or without notice.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000