Paralegal

Description

The Paralegal for our corporate legal department will be an integral member of our team, providing essential support to our legal counsel and contributing to the efficient operation of our legal functions. The role will evolve to encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including legal research, document preparation, contract management, and compliance support.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What you will do

• Understand basic corporate and legal business practices, process and objectives to effectively manage and support the legal team.
• Utilizing legal software and technology tools for tasks such as document management, e-discovery, data management and legal research.
• Manage and execute assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Have a current knowledge of legal technology in order to oversee and manage legal databases, ensuring accurate and up to date information.
• Performing various administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, planning and organizing meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Oversee legal invoices and offer administrative assistance throughout the budgeting process for the Legal Department.

Qualifications

Soft Skills

Communication skills; Teamwork and collaboration; Problem-solving; Adaptability and flexibility; Time management; Critical thinking; Adaptability to technology; Collaboration and cooperation; Time prioritization; Negotiation skills; Cross-functional teamwork; Data analysis; Project management; Goal setting and achievement

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE : BRK-A, NYSE : BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.