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Corporate Paralegal
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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.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Corporate Paralegal FLSmidth, Inc. - 3.9 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications Phone communication Full Job Description The position provides legal, operational, and administrative support to the Associate General Counsel in NAMER. The position also supports contract administration, legal documentation, legal operations, corporate housekeeping, matter management, and e-discovery activities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal service delivery. Your responsibilities Key Individual Accountabilities 1. Contract & Legal Document Management Draft, review, format, and manage legal documentation and agreements Maintain contract repositories and document management systems Coordinate contract execution, filing, and renewal tracking Support development and maintenance of legal templates and playbooks Review and negotiate nondisclosure agreements 2. Legal Operations & Matter Management Support administration of legal matters, disputes, and claims Maintain legal matter tracking and reporting Coordinate information requests and document collection Support budget tracking and administration of external legal spend 3. Corporate Governance & Corporate Housekeeping Support maintenance of legal entity records and corporate documentation Support governance and corporate secretariat activities Support filing requirements and record retention processes Ensure legal records are accurate and up-to-date Respond to audit requests from outside auditors 4 . E-Discovery & Document Review Support investigations through e-discovery activities Collect, preserve, and organize electronic records Prepare chronologies, document collections, and evidence packages Support fact-finding and document review activities Maintain confidentiality and evidence-handling standards 5. Legal Research & Due Diligence Conduct legal and business research Support due diligence activities related to projects and transactions Gather and summarize relevant regulatory and contractual information Prepare research summaries and background materials 6. IP Administration Monitor dates for intellectual property applications, responses, and renewals Track and maintain intellectual property assets Liaise between internal teams and external IP counsel or foreign agents, and vendors Use IP Software to maintain and track IP files What you bring 3+ years of experience as paralegal in either a law firm or corporate setting preferred. Experience with matter management and invoicing systems. Experience with corporate governance & secretarial matters. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. Ability to assist with eDiscovery tasks a plus. Exceptional ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors. Interpersonal skills when communicating in person, by e-mail and telephone and following the instructions effectively from attorneys and provide information with tact and diplomacy are critical. Experience with Microsoft Suite of applications. As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials. What we offer An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email. FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers Careers Join us to discover your potential and to make a difference on the world tomorrow. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.