Job Description

The Paralegal will be a key member of the Legal and Risk Management team and assists in the following areas: litigation, employment law, contracts, regulatory matters, subpoena/records request processing, cyber-security, real estate leases, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate governance, and insurance, as assigned by the SVP, Legal and Risk Management.

Duties And Responsibilities

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Conducts internal and other computer assisted searches for information and documents, federal and/or state statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions and other legal sources and reference materials
• Performs administrative tasks including organizing and distributing information and documents, scheduling meetings, and records management
• Drafts memoranda and prepares matter and issue summaries and reports for review
• Maintains records of all litigation and arbitration matters and coordinates with outside counsel and carriers
• Maintains all records relating to the corporate legal entities and coordinates required filings and updates
• Interacts with various internal and external parties involved in the legal and risk management process
• Tracks and ensures that all deadlines are met in an accurate and efficient manner;
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently and timely
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership;
• Assists in the development of an Enterprise Risk Management program
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in legal services or a related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Proficiency in Google Workspace preferred
• Proficiency in Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw for legal research
• Experience with document management and document management systems

• Experience in contracts, corporate resolutions, and other similar corporate items

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity
• Collaborative and team oriented approach
• Based in or willing to move to the Memphis, TN area

Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment, where a computer and office equipment will be used as needed to perform duties. This is a full-time, on-site role.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs

Travel

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks