Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Overview: We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. As a Corporate Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our General Counsel and attorneys in various corporate legal matters. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our organization's success by providing essential legal assistance, conducting research, drafting documents, and collaborating on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Legal Assistance: Partner with and provide comprehensive legal support to the General Counsel in all aspects of corporate practice.
2. Litigation Support: Assist attorneys with litigation support services, including gathering and organizing documents, preparing pleadings, and maintaining case files.
3. Case Management: Communicate with counsel regarding case developments to update litigation logs and maintain accurate litigation reserves data needed by other company departments.
4. Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct research on regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; prepare summaries and analyses for attorneys.
5. Document Preparation: Produce and manage documents related to corporate policies, contracts, resolutions, and other legal documents.
6. Contract Drafting and Review: Draft and review contracts such as confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and employment agreements; assist in contract negotiation processes.
7. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the Legal team on special projects, initiatives, and corporate transactions.
8. Confidentiality Management: Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive information and legal matters.
9. Administrative Support: Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining legal databases, scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports, and assisting in compliance efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field; paralegal certification preferred.
  
• Proven experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar role, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures related to corporate law, litigation, and contract management.
  
• Proficiency in legal research techniques and databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal software applications.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
  
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
  

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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