Paralegal

Description

Provide assistance to the legal staff through the exercise of professional skill and expertise.

Essential Functions

• Perform legal research, analysis and summary of complex reports for review by an attorney.
• Assist attorneys in planning, organizing, coordinating and tracking programs and projects associated with various legal matters handled in the legal department.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys.
• Responds to requests for information of other departments and prepares appropriate reports and memoranda.
• Provides timely assistance to the company’s outside counsel as requested.
• Conducts training programs for management and company personnel regarding legal issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 3 or more years of related experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tools, and document management software.
• Paralegal Certification. (Foreign Legal Diplomas, Foreign Legal Consultant, and AHC Certifications will also be considered)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English and Spanish, being fully bilingual.
• French/Portuguese or Dutch language skills, while not required, is a plus. 
• Florida Notary certification in good standing, while not required, is a plus. 

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Paralegal training and certification required.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year paralegal experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of Legal process and systems.

Excellent research and writing skills.

Strong organization, human relations, communication and computer skills.

Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Job Conditions

Hours may vary due to organizational need.

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Policy
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)