Job Description
Job Description Corporate Paralegal- Houston, TX 77074 Company: Corporate Franchising Company specializing in the retail and hospitality industry
Salary: $65,000 - 90,000
Type: Direct hire, full time.
Benefits: Full benefits; health insurance and life insurance
Hours: 8:00-5:00 or 9:00-6:00. Full time in office
Reports to: President and VP of HR.
Job Summary: We are seeking a driven Paralegal to join our in-house legal department. A successful candidate should possess excellent computer and reasoning skills, effective communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow within.
Responsibilities: •Manage all internal and external legal communications and management of legal vendors such as landlords, banks, brands, other businesses, customers, and other key correspondences
•Organize all corporate legal matters, provide correspondence where applicable, and follow up with all applicable parties.
•Perform legal research
•Respond to, track, and manage claims
•Prepare, develop and revise contracts
•Play a key role in future initiatives such as updating/maintaining corporate contract management system
•Review legal project tracking and assist with legal review
•Assist with contract and settlement negotiations
•Prepare and maintain corporate records and documents
•Assist with business licensing and registration
•Assist with other legal activities, including but not limited to demands, claims, notices and settlements
•Assist with preparation and filing of legal documents including addendums, EIN for acquisitions, settlement agreements, etc.
•Responsible for reviewing, tracking, and monitoring legislation that impacts the company's products and/or processes.
•Drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents.
•Assist with the development of training and/or presentations on related legal issues
•Overall day to day legal support while working closely with the President and the VP of HR.
Requirements: •Bachelors degree, Juris Doctor, or paralegal certification required with the intent to attend law school or sit for the bar exam, or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Minimum 2 years' experience in a corporate legal or law firm setting
•Strong attention to detail
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Ability to work independently, prioritize, meet deadlines and manage a large volume of associated issues
•Familiarity with use of legal research software
•Willingness to do extensive legal and case research
•Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
•Manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and PDF editing programs
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Meet The Recruiter Brandy Falcon
Sr. Direct-Hire Recruiter Once I started my recruiting career, I knew I would never turn back. I treat my candidates and clients with the same respect, transparency, and compassion that I give to my loved ones. It can be easy to find a job but challenging to find the right fit, so my focus is listening to the wants and needs of those I work with to identify an excellent match for both parties.
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