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Senior Paralegal

$40,000- $76,000
Posted Apr 04
Full Time
Hoboken, New Jersey

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Provides support for specialized legal matters by managing end-to-end legal processes independently with little guidance; conducting specializedlegal processes without assistance; developing and revising internal legal processes within area of specialization; receiving and reviewing requestsfor information; providing necessary information to leadership; collecting, entering, and maintaining legal information in various legal systems;managing legal files and logs; scheduling meetings and calls and coordinating with outside counsel, witnesses, and internal subject matter experts;providing status updates on legal processes and responding to questions about legal matters; identifying warnings signs for legal matters; assisting inthe prioritization of various tasks within different legal processes; ensuring that attorneys are aware of pending deadlines; and assisting withbudgeting and invoice review.Builds and develops relationships with key stakeholders (for example, clients, outside counsel) without assistance by scheduling meetings withstakeholders; providing information to stakeholders; attending meetings and key events (for example, hearings, depositions, trials, interviews) in thelegal process; taking and distributing meeting notes; working with counsel to conduct custodial interviews; working with counsel to draft legaldocuments (for example, action responses, prosecution documentation, basic agreements, initial arguments for objections, contractual language, andcease and desist orders) for responses to stakeholders on behalf of attorneys; interfacing with and providing guidance to stakeholders; and holdingstakeholders accountable to legal processes and taking appropriate actions to remedy issues.Conducts specialized legal research and analysis without assistance by identifying the needed information and determining relevant facts (forexample, involved parties, statutes of limitations, judges' prior decisions in similar cases) to support legal matters; determining internal sources fordocument and information retrieval; researching and retrieving documentation and information; collecting and reviewing documents to determinesuitability of information for production and document confidentiality; working with counsel to ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws andregulations; distributing document retention notices; providing a recommendation on how to respond to various legal matters; making assessmentsand categorizing information to provide insights to attorneys; understanding and applying Walmart Legal Tracker and e-Discovery processes; andassisting as knowledge management coordinator.Demonstrates a specialized expertise, mastery of specialized legal processes, and autonomy by understanding the life cycle of specialized legalprocesses; understanding the scope and complexity of legal matters; demonstrating and maintaining knowledge of general and specific legal areas;understanding and interpreting complex requests from key stakeholders; demonstrating independent thought; identifying issues in legal processesand taking definitive action to resolve those issues without assistance; identifying and knowing when to bring the appropriate stakeholders into amatter; and identifying internal process issues and providing solutions.Conducts training, facilitation, and mentoring for stakeholders (for example, clients, paralegals, attorneys) on complex legal processes by maintainingand updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and professional practices; developing and preparing for educational seminarson various legal processes and how to submit legal requests; scheduling and planning for events; delivering content to various audiences in varioussettings using a variety of mediums; and providing guidance and indirect supervision to stakeholders (for example, paralegals, legal analysts).Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying businessneeds; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing oni mprovement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into thedevelopment and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these inexecuting business processes and practices.Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice andguidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; andbuilding commitment for perspectives and rationales. Live our Values Culture Champion

  • Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Servant Leadership
  • Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Digital Transformation & Change
  • Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working. Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus
  • Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Strategic Thinking
  • Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans. Focus on our Associates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs. Collaboration & Influence
  • Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work. Talent Management
  • Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .

The hourly wage range for this position is $40.00-$76.00*

  • The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

A nationally recognized paralegal certification or an ABA accredited paralegal degree AND 2 years' experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or

otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart's job description OR 3 years' experience as a paralegal, legal

analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart's job description OR a juris doctorate degree from an

accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

A national recognized paralegal certification in a relevant specialty area of the law (for example, NALS, NALA), Relevant specialty area of law in a law firm or corporate legal environment

Bachelors: Law

Primary Location...

221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America

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