Office Depot Hiring for Senior Paralegal at Boca Raton, Florida Full Time

Overview

The Sr. Paralegal has a specific expertise in a particular area of law. Likewise, the Sr. Paralegal will have exceptional knowledge and notable experience aligned with supporting attorney’s expertise: for instance, litigation, employment law, personal injury, real estate, or commercial transactions. In addition, the Sr. Paralegal will materially support additional attorneys practicing in different substantive areas of the law wherein the Sr. Paralegal’s skillsets and experience will be an asset to the fast paced, deadline-driven, multi-faceted environment of the Legal Department. The Sr. Paralegal., under the supervision of the hiring attorney and via their interaction and experience with the work of the multiple attorneys and the other paralegals in the department, will train new paralegals and create processes and protocols which achieve efficiencies for the Legal Department and applicable business units. The Sr. Paralegal will independently meet with business owners, review, analyze, and draft legal and business documents. Although the Sr. Paralegal’s legal work will be conducted under the supervision of an attorney, the Sr. Paralegal will be expected to function independently on many matters and have the insight and experience regarding when to escalate any and all material issues to the attention of an attorney.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in-house counsel in all aspects of managing legal issues efficiently and timely.

• Research and collect information across designated business units to assist in legal analysis and documentation.

• Communicate regularly with internal business counterparts to assist in providing legal counsel or resolving legal issues and disputes.

• Investigate factual claims internally.

• Review, analyze and create legal documentation, including agreements, correspondence and reports.

• Assist attorneys cross-functionally within the team/department, as needed.

• Plan and manage other projects as assigned.

• Assist with retaining, managing and coordinating with outside counsel.

• Perform preliminary legal research.

• Manage legal document management systems (i.e., case or contract management systems).

• Participate in training new associates in the legal department, and training on new technologies or processes, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience

• Minimum 8 year experience in related field

• Substantive knowledge in specialized area of law preferred

• Specialized knowledge aligned with hiring attorney’s expertise: for instance, litigation, employment law, real estate or commercial transactions.

• Ability to work cross-functionally supporting different attorneys and in different areas of the law.

• Comprehensive computer skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Experience using electronic research tools, such as Westlaw. Experience with case management/e-billings software, such as Legal Tracker (f/k/a Serengeti), is preferred. Experience with Legal document management systems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to advise all levels of personnel on complex issues.

• Ability to act with a high degree of integrity, professionalism and maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment working under strict deadlines.

• Problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented mindset.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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