Paralegal Job

PARALEGAL needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in MESA, AZ.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual provisions, Nondisclosure Agreements, letters, memoranda and other written communications and agreements. Performing legal and factual research utilizing specialized software (eg Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink, WestLaw), the Internet and other applications, and drafting research results in memorandum format for attorney review
- Assisting with compliance programs such as anti-corruption, privacy, data retention, and drafting and maintaining policies and procedures
- Assisting with initial internal investigations including maintaining case documents, and preparing issue memoranda; and performing and directing onsite support for document processing activities and monitoring deadlines and proprietary information
- Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive matters as they arise, including encryption and proprietary legends, is required
- Creating, maintaining and managing databases and web pages
- Working with legal staff and proposing possible solutions and courses of action to responsible attorney(s) as necessary
- Some administrative support for the attorney will be required: travel arrangements, calendar management, including the ability to independently make changes as conflicts arise; triage of client needs via client phone calls and visits; support of the attorney work product via word processing, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, and financial and project-status reporting (Excel, Passport, other applications); and organization, tracking, and maintaining of files with attention to sensitive information
- The successful candidate must be able to work independently to resolve problems and confer with attorney on final solutions or next step processes
- The position may require occasional responsibilities for team or department-oriented tasks, projects, and activities
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Formal education beyond high school is preferred
- Preferred candidate will hold certification from an accredited paralegal program, other college-level education, and/or four or more years' experience in a law firm or corporate law department
- Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of computing applications is required with specific emphasis on proficiencies in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel with at least intermediate-level proficiency
- Proficiency with SharePoint set-up, WebEx set up and records management systems is desirable
- Experience in the handling and safeguarding of proprietary and confidential information also preferred
- A cooperative, positive, team-oriented attitude is essential, as are attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and must be able to prioritize activities and perform multiple tasks while maintaining quality, speed, and accuracy
- Candidate must have experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contractual agreements

GET HIRED, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Melissa Eisenhoffer

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