Position Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Paralegal will provide general legal administrative support to the Legal Department. The ideal candidate is intelligent, hardworking and self-starting, reliable, organized, and can manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Chicago, IL however, due to the current pandemic conditions work may temporarily be done remotely.

Primary Responsibilities

Draft, prepare and review a variety of transactional documents, including licenses, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents as assigned.

Maintain contract management system, developing and generating a standard report package for NWSL's senior leadership.

Manage intellectual property portfolio, including interacting with outside counsel regarding filing of trademark applications, gathering specimens for applications, and drafting and reviewing cease and desist letters.

Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues as appropriate.

Manage and enforce document retention policy.

Support risk management efforts and management of insurance policies.

Provide miscellaneous administrative support to legal department as needed (including, but not limited to, scheduling).

Ongoing organization of internal records, including company minute books and other company documents.

Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program.

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Strong teamwork and relationship management skills; works effectively as a liaison between the legal department and all internal clients and external partners/stakeholder.

Proven ability to conduct research and manage projects and documents, including contracts.

Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.

Demonstrated willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges.

Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Proficient with Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and must be able to effectively manage communications and projects with a remote workforce.

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and dedication in the fulfillment of commitments.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Excellent organization skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work nontraditional hours.

Desired Qualifications

Has a strong professional and positive presence/image that represents the NWSL well both internally and externally.

Guided by strong moral and ethical principles

Pursues lifelong development and learning.

Communicates in a direct, open, and honest manner

Accountable for actions and decisions

Seeks feedback

Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

NWSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.