Corporate Paralegal
JOB TITLE: Corporate **** Paralegal DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Legal FACILITY LOCATION: Woodbury, NY REPORTS TO: Assistant General Counsel ****
COMPANY: AriZona Beverages, founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1992, is proud to be a family owned and operated American Company. AriZona’s mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely designed packages that are accessible and affordable. AriZona Beverages – makers of the number one ready-to-drink Iced Tea in America – holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and “keeping it real” no frills approach to the consumer market. AriZona never pays for glitzy advertising campaigns to gain consumer loyalty and is constantly ahead of the curve, carving out trends without the use of focus groups and market research. With a loyal following across various demographics, AriZona pulls its own inspiration from its fierce social media following and devoted fan base.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Corporate Paralegal will work within AriZona’s Legal Department and support in-house counsel and collaborate with business people throughout the Company. The Legal Department handles a wide range of legal matters for the Company, including, but not limited to, legal compliance, contract (domestic and international) review and edits, real estate leases, employment matters, class actions, trademarks, and general litigation. The Paralegal will further enhance Legal Department effectiveness by developing and organizing file information, tracking deadlines, and providing overall administrative support to attorneys and overall Legal Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain matter organization by establishing and categorizing files, maintaining calendars, tracking meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into file database and case management platform.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance department efficiency.
- Communicate with outside consultants to navigate, facilitate, and monitor complex compliance matters.
- Handle communication with internal departments and outside counsel
- Administratively support organization of trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other Court proceedings.
- Prepare discovery responses and review testimony for pertinent information.
- Conduct investigations and research.
- Locate, develop, and file relevant case information.
- Monitor and track tasks that are performed on a semi-regular basis (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
- Prepare and file basic legal documents, correspondence, lease memos, timelines and share related documents.
- Answer and direct calls.
- Maintain contract lists and calendars.
- Monitor deadlines.
- Prepare requested edits to contracts, letters, and other outgoing legal documents.
- Other duties may be assigned, as needed, or required.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years paralegal experience.
- Familiarity with the law, legal procedures and protocols and court system.
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
- Computer proficiency- advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in English and grammar.
- Working knowledge of case management software.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure for time sensitive matters.
- Ability to monitor projects to easily track status and actions necessary to complete.
- Knowledge of legal compliance as it relates to local, state, and federal regulations, experience with alcohol regulation a plus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No direct supports
WORK ENVIRONMENT In office (5 days per week)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the person is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer and lift files.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this Job Description is not intended to reflect an exhaustive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
