SUMMARY
The Paralegal will be an integral part of the Legal Department, providing substantive support for, and independent work on, a range of matters including general civil litigation; corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions; and legal operations issues.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional and self-starter with a range of experience in one or more of the Department's primary practice areas : Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Labor & Employment, Commercial Contracts, Litigation, SEC and Corporate Governance, and Privacy. The ideal candidate will also have a combination of private practice, government, and in-house experience. This position is located in San Jose, CA.
Essential Functions :
- Transactional Drafting : draft general real estate, commercial, and corporate forms, like Rights of Entry, Licenses, Easements, Leases, Deeds, MSAs, SOWs and NDAs.
- Matter Management : organize, manage, and maintain files for litigation, real estate, corporate, and general legal matters.
- Transaction Support : organize, summarize, and synthesize legal due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions; coordinate and manage escrows.
- Litigation Support : track litigation hold and preservation notices; draft standard demand and cease and desist letters; maintain litigation calendars; organize and coordinate responses to document requests, subpoenas, and other records requests in connection with civil, administrative, and criminal investigations or proceedings.
- Research : research federal, state, and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and cases; conduct factual or basic research using commercial and public databases; conduct title and real property research.
- Operations : assist with outside counsel engagements and outside counsel billing; contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with paralegal certificate8+ years of experienceHighly organizedStrong attention to detailExceptional time managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPositive "can-do" attitudeProven ability to handle complex and highly confidential matters with discretionIndependent self-starterWilling to embrace technology to promote efficient operationsStrong command of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and WordFamiliarity with Lexis Nexis or WestlawNotary Public License a plusIND123
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