Paralegal

Job Description

ABC Supply is North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products.

ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.

ABC Supply Co., Inc., is looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal to join its growing Beloit, Wisconsin-based in-house Legal Department.   This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will be responsible providing administrative and litigation management support, among other duties.  The ideal candidate will have not less than 5-7 years of in-house or law firm experience and functional proficiency in one or more of the legal practice areas listed below.  This is a full-time, in-office position.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be comfortable with a high volume of legal services requests and other organizational support duties.
• Have a basic understanding of in-house legal team operations and document/information management. 
• Possess the ability to support improved harmonization of technology, people, and processes.
• Be able to collaborate well with stakeholders at every level of the organization. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administrative and Operational Support
  • Assisting the legal department with day-to-day administrative tasks, including document and information management, drafting and revising documents and correspondence, and assisting in preparation for meetings.
  • Planning and coordinating meetings and events with internal and external contacts.
  • Entering data into spreadsheets, software, and data bases.
  • Proofreading and word processing.
  • Calendaring deadlines and events.
• Legal Services Request Management
  • Overseeing the intake, tracking, and management of internal legal request, ensuring they are assigned to appropriate members of the Legal Department.
  • Maintaining the databases used for tracking the progress and status of legal requests and preparing related reports and updates for relevant stakeholders.
• Litigation Management Support
  • Supporting the Department’s litigation manager in managing ongoing lawsuits, claims, and disputes.
  • Assisting in responding to third-party subpoenas.
  • Maintaining related files, preparing discovery documents and other pleadings, assist in preparing for depositions.
• Corporate Governance Support
  • Supporting the corporate secretarial function in assisting with the preparation of corporate governance documents, including board meeting minutes, resolutions, and stakeholder communications.
  • Supporting the maintenance of corporate records and assist in related state filings.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• In-house legal experience preferred, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
• Bachelor’s Degree with paralegal certifications preferred.  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Work Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat is required.
• Case management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience in various areas of the law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and properly prioritize pending tasks. 
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• An overall positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. 
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently, either independently or in a team

Benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
• 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
• Employer paid employee assistance program
• Employer paid short term and long term disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flex spending
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

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