Sr Paralegal
Description
Provide assistance to the legal staff through the exercise of professional skill and expertise.
Essential Functions
- Perform legal and factual research, prepare analyses, summaries, and review research of others prior to attorney review
- Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys
- Provide timely responses and documents to requesting departments and outside agencies and assist outside counsel as requested
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings and discovery-related documents; accepts and deliver documents on behalf of the company when presence of an attorney is not required, or with an attorney when appropriate
- Assist in planning, organizing, administering, and tracking programs and projects handled in legal department
- Develop and conduct training programs for mangers and company personnel regarding legal issues
- Work with all departments in the corporation to ensure timely handling and completion of company’s legal activities
- Process and review various legal documents and maintain activity log to assure prompt action by the appropriate corporate department
- Prepare articles pertaining to Legal Department’s activities for publication in company’s internal communication
- Respond to requests for information and advice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Paralegal certification or 2 years paralegal experience (in addition to experience required below).
Minimum Experience
Five (5) years paralegal experience, or relevant business experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of Legal process and systems.
Advanced research, organization, human relations, communications and computer skills.
Excellent research and writing 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: Experience in a litigation environment and eDiscovery experience preferred. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently also preferred.
Pay Transparency:
Pay: Memphis: Associate - Sr Paralegal: $23.34 - $53.24 | Pittsburgh: Associate - Sr Paralegal: $24.57 - $56.04
Additional Details: This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN or Pittsburgh, PA, and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
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