Franchise Paralegal

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli PC is looking for a Franchise Paralegal to assist its Corporate & Transactional practice group in this role can be hired as hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days in our office or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office). Candidate must be located in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of franchise practice, including disclosures, agreements, registrations and filings, renewals, and supplemental filings
• Prepare and transmit state franchise registrations and filings and franchise disclosure documents, including determination of required fees, including annual updates
• Gather information necessary to draft and edit franchise registration and disclosure documents
• Maintain close contact with clients during the registration and renewal process
• Monitor franchise agreement expiration and renewal dates, process renewal applications and prepare renewal franchise agreement
• Check status of franchisor trademark registrations with the USPTO
• Work with attorneys on other types of agreements
• Manage and update our precedent database with new types of contracts and new types of custom-drafted clauses
• Support the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use, by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining a document control system
• Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
• Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Acquire, organize, review, analyze and summarize documents
• Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while paying close attention to detail
• Strong analytic and research skills
• Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage projects for several attorneys
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Ability to work and learn independently and as a team
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, Intapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
• Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to Zoom chat, email, voicemail, and phone

Computer Applications Used:

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Kofax
• iManage

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
• 5 Years Experience
• Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year
• Hybrid 2 days remote/3 days in office or fully remote (if outside of commuting distance for an office)
• Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Work day hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary.)

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Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)