Paralegal

Job Summary

• Develop and maintain a case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive for all ongoing and completed cases


•  Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information on relevant facts and law of pending cases


•  Work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings


•  Assist with preparation of legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories


•  Manage discovery process of pending cases


•  Assist with trial preparation

•  Act as contract expert and work with all Business Units to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency in approach and format


• Evaluate and review requested contract changes; escalate deviations to division leadership and/or operational stakeholders, as appropriate


• Implement and maintain system to organize and keep track of existing contracts and deadlines, including electronic file organization and management

•  Assist Safe Sport division with case management and statistics 


•  Assist Risk Management division with claims management


•  Assist Human Resources division to ensure use of best practices and compliance


• Create reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests


• Prepare correspondence, as necessary


• Monitor changes to relevant statutes and submit reports on pertinent changes

•  10+ years as a legal administrator, paralegal or similar position


•  Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies


•  Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel


•  Strong research and report-generating skills


•  Experience in using legal database software


•  Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment


•  Ability to balance priorities to best focus on key organizational initiatives and meet deadlines


•  Ability to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills


•  Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills