Corporate Paralegal

About the Company: The Corporate Paralegal provides essential legal and administrative support within the Legal Department, focusing primarily on corporate matters, with additional administrative, compliance, and insurance-related responsibilities. This role involves performing a wide range of legal, research, administrative, and clerical tasks that require strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Compensation package is commensurate with experience, and the company offers generous benefits which include medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and a hybrid work model.

About the Role: This position requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance: Manage corporate entity records, prepare and file annual reports, and assist with corporate maintenance and governance activities. Draft various resolutions in conjunction with or under the supervision of counsel; liaise with non-U.S. colleagues and outside counsel, as needed, for non-U.S. entities. Support Chief Legal Officer & Secretary on Board-related administrative tasks, as needed.
• Insurance: Facilitate information gathering for corporate insurance applications and claims.
• Compliance: Track compliance training and administer various compliance training programs.
• Legal & Administrative Assistance: Support attorneys and team members with document preparation, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: College diploma or equivalent preferred, plus at least three years of experience or combination of experience and specialized paralegal or legal secretarial education. Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program is strongly preferred. Experience in a corporate legal department is preferred. Experience with corporate entity maintenance, including maintenance of corporate books.

Required Skills:

• Ability to compose, type and assemble information in proper legal form.
• Ability to conduct legal research based on instructions from an attorney.
• Set up and maintain a wide variety of legal files, records and reports.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on various matters of significance.
• Follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Prepare routine legal documents without the assistance of an attorney.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Commute to our Montvale, NJ headquarters.
• Hybrid work model (expected to be in the office at least three days a week).
• Highest level of integrity, sound judgment and strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative and be adaptable.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action.
• Type accurately at speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize various demands to meet deadlines.
• Ability to efficiently accomplish the above duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and procedures including calendaring and filing practices; legal and business terminology; MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; operation of basic office equipment including computer and telephone.

Pay range and compensation package: Compensation package is commensurate with experience, and the company offers generous benefits which include medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and a hybrid work model.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity.