Alaska Airlines

Paralegal

Alaska Airlines, Seattle, WA, United States

Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

Alaska Air Group is seeking a Paralegal to join the Legal team. This individual will provide legal and administrative support to the Commercial Legal team for Alaska Air Group (AAG). The role will assist with a wide range of transactions and other commercial matters, with a focus on supporting the aircraft fleet.

Key Duties

Paralegal (P2) is responsible for assisting Commercial attorneys with the contracting process. As an individual contributor, this role supports attorneys and other legal professionals in contract negotiations, general project management and other tasks as assigned.
Senior Paralegal (P3) is a subject matter expert in assisting attorneys in all aspects of the contracting process. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgement in assisting attorneys with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and other legal documents. This role also advises internal business clients on contract interpretations and compliance, and involves coordinating with outside counsel.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Paralegal

Required:

2 years of paralegal experience in transactions in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
Bachelors degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
A paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited program or relevant training/experience in lieu of this certification.
Resourceful and capable of working independently and prioritizing work.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.
Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to various work styles, risk and change in direction of projects and strategies in high pressure situations that require sound decision making.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sr. Paralegal

Required:

4 years of paralegal experience in transactions in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
Bachelors degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
A paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited program or relevant training/experience in lieu of this certification.
Resourceful and capable of working independently and prioritizing work.
Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

Experience with aircraft fleet or complex financial transactions.
Proficiency with contract lifecycle management and document management software.
Experience working with standard agreements such as NDAs.
Experience with corporate organizational matters.
Experience with IP portfolio management.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

$74,400-$103,700 / year

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 12/1/2024
Location Seattle - Hub
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2024-13269
Category Corporate & Operations