Paralegal

Primary Responsibilities: Draft and edit real estate and corporate agreements and other documents with various department heads and department stakeholders Assist all members of the in-house legal team in reviewing and drafting legal documents Review and provide guidance on, and coordinate testimony and discovery for, litigation matters in various departments Maintain legal and compliance team contract repository, and calendar and monitor contract and deal deadlines Perform initial review of various legal documents, agreements, and marketing materials Assist counsel on human resources matters, including but not limited to policies, procedures, investigations, lawsuits, and compliance with state and local employment laws Provide feedback to human resources department on job descriptions in accordance with FLSA, and all employment laws Support and advise on transaction activities for new store openings and operations Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes Work continuously with cross functional teams including human resources, operations, merchandising, logistics, sales, and marketing Prepare and deliver training on various legal matters that affect the employees of the company Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience is required Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred Highly organized with strong attention to detail Superior work ethic, with the ability to self-start and operate with little supervision Skilled working in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and aptitude to learn various computer systems as necessary Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent, quality work-product to the legal department and other department heads throughout the company Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, including without limitation drafting, editing, and formatting word documents in Microsoft Word Physical Requirements: Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2024-11-07