Paralegal

Long Description

A leader in technology and innovation and an emerging influence in the industrial electrical space, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. Southwire has been family-owned since 1950 and strives to be generationally sustainable for years to come.

Southwire is looking to hire a Paralegal to support the Legal Department. The Paralegal will perform a variety of duties, including reviewing and drafting documents for the Legal Department. This position interacts with colleagues in the Legal Department as well as with various departments and business units across Southwire. The Paralegal will be part of a team of legal professionals with a mission to deliver top-quality, strategic and cost-conscious legal solutions to business issues, leveraging technology to increase efficiency and drive value to the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive partner who can support a wide assortment of day-to-day needs and long-term projects.

Key Responsibilities
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Responsible for managing various litigation related processes, including issuing litigation holds, obtaining documents responsive to third-party document requests and subpoenas., recording deadlines associated with court cases, and communicating with court personnel and officials.
•    Drafts legal documents and legal memoranda and performs other related duties including reviewing and editing legal forms and documents for accuracy.
•    Coordinates with outside counsel on the maintenance of organizational documents and completion of required filings.
•    Prepares litigation updates for senior management.
•    Organizes, maintains, and tracks documents, files and records.
•    Reviews and processes outside counsel invoices submitted electronically.
•    Monitors legal department email inbox and legal mailbox.
•    Ensures that all required meetings, reports and filings are made in a legally appropriate and timely manner and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, including reviewing and processing such documents.
•    Serves as an integral part of the Legal Department and, as such, will be required to identify legal, policy, procedural or other issues and either resolve them successfully or bring them to the attention of the appropriate attorney.
•    Some administrative functions required including coordinating events for Law Department employees, submitting expense reports, and writing correspondence. 

Long Description

Qualifications and Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•    Paralegal certification or at least 5 years of equivalent professional experience.
•    Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to comfortably deal with many different types of personalities.
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, is a must.
•    Must have the ability to identify and assess risk and communicate effectively with internal team members, business partners and outside counsel.
•    The ability to maintain confidentiality of information is imperative.
•    Candidates must demonstrate strong computer skills, including the ability to create and maintain databases, spreadsheets and reporting systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
•    Knowledge of eDiscovery software, e-filing systems, matter management, billing, and legal research tools preferred.
•    Candidate must also be able to read, analyze and concisely present information from law sources such as statutes, regulations, regulatory decision, court cases and industry standards.
•    Must be a strong team player with a desire to work hard and constantly learn.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates: Paralegal Certification
Years of Experience: 5+

Preferred Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Reports To (Supervisor Title):    Senior Counsel, Employment
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:    No

Scope:    All Locations
Travel:    Domestic
% of Time:  Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week On Site)

Location: HYBRID – Carrollton HQ or Atlanta Battery Office.

Competencies