Corporate Paralegal
Sunrock - Raleigh, NC
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We offer competitive pay and great benefits including:3 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (120 hours)8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)Medical insurance:Company-paid Dental InsuranceComprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HASVision InsuranceFSA / HSA AccountsCompany Paid Life Insurance401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of serviceOpportunities for career growth and developmentGeneral Summary:The Paralegal works with General Counsel & Executive Management as well as independently to administer and maintain the corporate records pertaining to legal files, real estate files, permits, contracts and insurance claims. This position will provide administrative and litigation support for the General Counsel. The Paralegal has to have extensive contract knowledge, familiarity with real estate and litigation and have excellent organization skills. This position is responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative functions for the Corporation. Absolute confidentiality, good judgment, organization skills, and strong attention to detail are required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. Prior work experience in a closely held, private organization would be beneficial.The normal work hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Special projects may require additional hours as needed. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) may be required. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or Manager Safety and HealthMonitors the safety practices (including PPE) of all team members and proactively addresses deficitsMaintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22Maintains designated records for shareholders and related entitiesAdministrative and Litigation support for General CounselReviews all leases, contracts, agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, including those pertaining to equipment, property, royalties, and related business needs, and any other legal documents as deemed necessaryReviews purchase orders for the Sales Group to ensure that the terms and conditions are acceptable and properly executed by all applicable partiesResponsible for all of the Corporations real property filesSupport the Credit department with liens and bonding administrationProcesses all insurance claims, either in-house or via insurance company, including Workers' Compensation, General and AutomobileUnder supervision, works closely with outside counsel to settle workers' compensation claims as well as maintaining documents and reports on tracking progress of cases to report to managementMaintains the corporate index system (including corporate vault) to keep track of all corporate recordsAssists in maintaining company-wide document retention systemMaintains designated corporate records for the Corporation and all affiliatesProcesses all legal invoices for CorporationPrepares documents for zoning and permit hearings and maintains files of original documentsMaintains calendar for renewal of permits in coordination with manager Environmental Compliance as well as filing and following up renewalsMaintains five-year calendar of permit due dates and expirationsMaintains releases required for use of company properties as required. Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skillParticipates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goalsNotarizes documents as necessaryMaintains regular attendance and adheres to all company policies and proceduresRequired Skills and Abilities:Ability to identify certain resolutions and documents that can be prepared in house or require the direction and supervision of outside counselAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documentsCapability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityAbility to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and formatAbility to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directorsAptitude to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryCapability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Proficient MS Office Suite skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.Proficient skills with basic accounting software such as QuickBooks and Quicken.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMaturity in dealing with high level, confidential matters both inside and outside of the organizationDemonstrated experience with both personal and corporate income tax preparationProven ability to think creatively, pro-actively solve problems, and apply analytical skillsEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or (B.S.) from four-year college or university; Minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or trainingOther combinations of education and experience may be consideredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Current North Carolina Driver's License requiredParalegal certification strongly preferredNotary Public requiredJoin us and pave the way to success! Apply now and let's build a brighter future together.Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.
Created: 2024-10-02