Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General administrative duties
• Assist with document management, maintenance, and file organization for physical and electronic documents.
• Prepare files for new matters and management of existing matters
• Enter data into legal software for contract management, matter management and IP management.
• Assist with preparation and drafting of documents, contracts, and playbooks, including NDAs.
• Conduct legal research and regulatory/compliance research
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, support, service, business development, regulatory, IT, and finance as well as other departments.
• Maintain knowledge of current department policies and procedures and apply as necessary in appropriate circumstances.
• Prepare contract review summaries. Liaison with engineering team and outside counsel on patent and trademark filings.
• This role that may involve managing and supporting various ad hoc projects relevant to the legal department.

• B.A., B.S. or equivalent in business, legal studies, or related field or equivalent work experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative, clerical, or project management experience.
• 1+ years of paralegal or legal assistant or legal clerk experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Knowledge of and experience using legal research software, legal matter management softwareand contract management software
• Experience in assisting the drafting of playbooks and company policies.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groups (Example: Sales, Operations, Finance)
• Strong experience in developing, implementing and using legal department processes and operations (e.g. billing, matter management, IP management, contract management, etc.).

• Must excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
• A collaborative, yet, competitive and resilient attitude with a strong work ethic is desired.
• Solid strategic planning, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to multi task and assimilate new information quickly.
• Well-honed collaboration skills and strong business acumen required.
• A high level of integrity and character.
• Open to fast paced work style and results driven.
• Ability to build rapport across company while quickly and confidently gaining respect of others, including strong interpersonal skills, good listening, and coaching skills.
• Solid technology skills, including a proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner
• Flexible, team player
• Open to fast paced work style and results driven
• Keen interest in emerging technologies would be advantageous