Paralegal

Newtown, PA-based hybrid opportunity (4 days in office/1 day out). Prefer candidates who have successfully worked in a hybrid capacity. Competitive hourly pay with eligibility for overtime compensation. Job Summary The Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to 3 Senior Legal Counsel in the Greater Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA), who have responsibility over commercial transactions/claims, customer service agreement and complaint issues and responses, litigation support, subpoena response, and management of certain regulatory document filings both in hard copy and electronically. The paralegal will assist in reviewing and responding to commercial claims and preparing basic transactional documents under supervision of Senior Counsel, including reviewing claims, researching transaction documents, researching legal issues, preparing chronologies, drafting basic commercial agreements, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements, and preparing releases. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and redline routine and recurring contracts and other legal documents, including NDAs, service contracts, terms of RFP, RFI, RFQ and subconsultant contracts; summarize potential concerns and issues. Conduct in-depth legal research and analyze law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and/or codes. Collaborate with sales staff to review revisions requested by customers to WM’s Service Agreement and review and revise customers’ form contracts. Research, review and prepare written responses to claims from customers, third‑parties or government agencies. May conduct interviews to gather legal information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities. Prepare and file certain regulatory paperwork required by the company’s licenses and contracts with various municipal and state agencies. Prepare routine and complex legal documents. Assist attorneys with litigation management activities including the maintenance of files, and may organize meeting minutes and exhibits. Manage service of process and “litigation hold” process for new cases. Assist in implementation of other legal‑related processes and technologies. Respond to questions, subpoenas, requests for records, legal documentation/contracts and/or other requests from outside counsel and company management; disseminate requests and related information as required and/or directed. Collaborate with e‑discovery team and assist with document review as necessary for litigation. May review and analyze recommendations made by outside counsel. Obtain and communicate appropriate authorization when necessary for settlements. Coordinate reporting from outside counsel and consultants. May assist in‑house attorneys in cost management regarding outside vendors and law firms. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. Qualifications Education and Experience High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited) Four (4) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements A.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate preferred Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills Highly detail oriented Experience with case or matter management systems and reporting tools Work Environment Normal setting for this job is an office environment. Must be able to successfully work in a hybrid capacity (1 day from home; 4 days in the office). Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, a company match on 401(k), and more! Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected under applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr