Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY The Corporate Paralegal performs a variety of tasks in support of General Counsel with a focus on business legal matters and the many facets of corporate law including organizing, maintaining and updating corporate records and files, company-wide files, preparing legal documents and correspondence, conducting legal research as needed, monitoring legal issues, providing high-level administrative support, organizational skills and other clerical functions as needed to maintain the flow and efficiency of the legal department.
Hybrid Position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statement(s) Corporate file maintenance and record keeping Assist with drafting and preparation of document requests including employee contracts, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements and other contracts.
Organize and maintain a current electronic and manual file system for legal department documents, contracts, files and records.
Archiving in accordance with corporate records retention policies and procedures.
Organize information regarding intellectual property rights Conduct preliminary online trademark searches, as requested and report to General counsel Gather and provide counsel with information, documentation, and specimens necessary to prosecute and maintain trademark applications and registrations Monitor status of pending applications, registered trademarks, expiration dates, maintenance renewal dates and fees Review outside counsel and other vendor invoices for accuracy and process for payment Perform other tasks and projects as requested POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
Accountable – takes ownership for responsibilities, acknowledges and learns from mistakes Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and "think outside the box".
Independent – Must be self-motivated and able to manage obligations without direct supervision Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Knowledge of corporate structure Knowledge of legal research techniques Knowledge of legal terminology Knowledge of legal communication principles and practices Adherence to strict confidentiality guidelines in accordance with Rule 53 of ABA Rules of Professional Conduct Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Computer Skills: Must be proficient with MS Office and have advanced Excel skills.
Project management and or contract management software experience preferable.
Certifications & Licenses: A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a certificate in paralegal studies or an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, or a certificate of completion of a paralegal program from an accredited postsecondary institution requiring successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units in law-related courses plus 3 years law-related work experience.
Other Requirements: Maintain a Current Notary Public commission.
The Corporate Paralegal performs a variety of tasks in support of General Counsel with a focus on business legal matters and the many facets of corporate law including organizing, maintaining and updating corporate records and files, company-wide files, preparing legal documents and correspondence, conducting legal research as needed, monitoring legal issues, providing high-level administrative support, organizational skills and other clerical functions as needed to maintain the flow and efficiency of the legal department.
Pay, Benefits & Perks: The estimated annual pay for this role is $75,000 to $80,000.
This pay is an estimate and the exact compensation may vary depending on an applicant's location, skills, prior experience, professional qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Additional compensation may also include incentive compensation (i.
e.
bonus or commission) if applicable.
At Nordic Naturals, ‘step one’ toward achieving our goal of a healthy world is taking care of our family of employees.
We offer a comprehensive and attractive benefits program to employees and eligible family members.
Our benefits & perks include the following: Multiple Health Plan Options Dental & Vision Dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Plan Access to Multiple EAP Plans Employer Paid Life Insurance PTO Paid Holidays (9 holidays per year) Paid Sabbatical (3 weeks of paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment) 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer matches dollar for dollar up to 3%) Free Monthly Supplements Product Discount Program Wellness Coach Nordic Naturals is an equal opportunity employer.
A pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
At Nordic Naturals, we’re committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective nutrients essential to health.
Our award-winning omega-3 fish oil and other foundational nutrients are research supported, expertly formulated, rigorously tested, proven effective and, best of all, great tasting.
With products for the whole family, we deliver the nutrients essential for healthy living.
Nordic Naturals has been revolutionizing omega-3s since 1995, pioneering a new definition of fish oil as it relates to purity, freshness, taste, and dosage.
Headquartered in Watsonville, CA, the company has expanded beyond solely omega-3s and offers complementary, foundational nutrients essential to health.
Our portfolio, which is distributed to over 35 countries, includes more than 200 products in a variety of flavors and formulations for adults, kids, athletes, and pets.
Family owned; Nordic Naturals works passionately to see generations of healthier, happier people around the world.