Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant 

Our client has an immediate need for a Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant. 

DUTIES:

• Set up and maintain office records and files for the office of the General Counsel in accordance with appropriate legal and business practices.
• Organizes and maintains the register of establishment licensures, particularly beverage licenses. Files applications for renewal in a timely manner. Deals directly with licensure boards regarding changes in process, new requirements, or any questions or additional information needed.
• Administer garnishments requiring payroll deductions and payment to courts or other entities. Coordinate with Payroll to initiate, modify, and stop deductions and to arrange payment to the required entity. Contacts courts or legal representative for clarification or further directions.
• Prepares, submits, and./or maintains required corporate licenses and registrations in the applicable states for Concessions International and for subsidiary or joint venture corporations.
• As directed, requests documents and information from and provides information to other companies engaged in joint venture or related activities with CI.
• Provides support and coordination with outside counsel as necessary.
• Prepares draft and final documents in correct form for submission to courts or regulatory bodies.
• Acts as a law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring legal volumes are up to date.
• Provides other administrative support to General Counsel as necessary.

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized paralegal course of study or significant equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 –5 years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, legal assistant or related role. In a corporate law office or a law firm.
• Knowledge of typical corporate law office functions.
• Knowledge of garnishment
• Able to set up and manage corporate legal records and files.
• Knowledge of court submission and/or contract language and formats.