A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities The paralegal will be required to handle his/her own workload while working with the lawyers as and when required. As such, the role is suitable for candidates who are flexible, seek responsibility, are team players, and have a positive attitude.
For Compliance:
Assisting with drafting and reviewing policy documents, reviewing internal correspondence and documents, running diligence reports on potential customers and vendors, liaising with the business and external counsel to arrange training sessions when necessary.
For Privacy:
Support privacy operations by coordinating data subject requests, working with various stakeholders to perform appropriate privacy assessments, inventorying business processes, and providing additional assistance as necessary.
For the wider team:
must be willing to pitch in and help other paralegals or lawyers if capacity allows. The role includes ad hoc admin support as well as assisting with legal work. This admin will include dealing with invoices, scheduling internal and external meetings and general document work. Education/Experience Previous paralegal experience desirable. Skills & Abilities Meticulous attention to detail. Initiative is essential. Ability to problem solve, anticipated and actual, and think independently. Ability to prioritize a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead. Able to work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracy. Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels, both internally and externally. Ability to take responsibility and show initiative. The role will require the relevant person to: Be team-orientated and focused. Develop rapport with immediate and wider colleagues. Intellectually curious and willing to learn new tools and concepts. Be disciplined, hard-working, and committed. Exercise judgement and common sense. Have the ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Rate Minimum:
$56,250 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
