Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Paralegal
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a boxits delivering whats right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the Role
Packsize is looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a small but growing Legal department in our industrial technology-focused business. This position will provide general paralegal services in respect of our IP portfolio, commercial transactions, corporate records and compliance program. You will work with our IP team and external counsel to coordinate and prepare intellectual property filings. You will help organize and execute corporate maintenance activities for our subsidiaries, including maintaining corporate minute books and making annual required filings in relevant jurisdictions. You will assist with contract drafting, execution and tracking, and will undertake the review and revision of common contracts such as non-disclosure agreements. You will support the activity of the Companys Compliance Committee. You will report to the General Counsel, support the Commercial Counsel and be an important member of our in-house legal team.
What Youll Do
Corporate Maintenance:
Maintain accurate and up to date records for our corporate entities in the US and across the globe.
Prepare and file annual reports, renewals, and other required filings in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Intellectual Property Support:
Assist with the maintenance and management of the Companys IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, external counsel, and regulatory authorities regarding IP filings.
Conduct research on IP matters and provide information to support decision-making.
Assist in preparing responses to inquiries related to IP matters.
Legal Drafting, Research and Administration:
Draft and prepare legal documentation
Conduct legal research and summarize results
Organize department records to ensure effective recordkeeping and administration
Assist with design and implementation of contract management processes
Compliance Program
Support the Compliance Committee with recordkeeping and project management tasks
Assist with the development and preparation of compliance-related presentations
Liaise with the Companys learning and development team to track compliance-related training
What Youll Bring
Paralegal certificate or degree.
Minimum eight (8) years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
Previous experience with intellectual property support.
Previous experience with corporate maintenance and annual corporate filings.
Previous experience with legal operations and project management.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to interact comfortably with senior management
Experience with contract management processes
Experience with corporate compliance programs
Team-oriented, and comfortable working with a global legal team
Working Environment and Physical Demands
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands
of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
Sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods, primarily sedentary work
Communicate with others to exchange information
Operate standard office equipment that may require repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Perform tasks that require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying to move objects
What We Offer
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000 however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you dont meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veterans status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.