Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Department: Legal

Reports To: Assistant General Counsel

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Supervise the work of others: No

Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Assistant General Counsel, and AMT Leadership, with various projects in a corporate legal setting. This position is ideal for an individual with 1-3 years of paralegal experience seeking to develop a career in the corporate setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is not comprehensive, but is meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties are required and/or assigned.

• Review contracts and legal documents to locate certain data and information.

• Organize and maintain corporate legal files (primarily electronically).

• Assist with the development and maintenance of corporate policies.

• Conduct necessary employee training.

• Prepare summaries of contracts.

• Research and assist with matters relating to corporate compliance.

• Assist Assistant General Counsel with special projects as assigned.


• Enter data and information from documents into computer systems.


• Review, revise and negotiate business agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents.


• Draft routine contracts and agreements (NDAs, sales contracts, distribution agreements, etc.).


• Perform a wide variety of clerical, technical, and administrative office support duties.

• Other duties as determined or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.


• Outstanding research and writing skills and strong oral communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

• At least 1-3 years of experience working as a paralegal for a law firm or with an in-house legal department.

• Experience using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis preferred.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company procedures/policies, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra,

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Maintains a valid Driver's License.


Essential Job Functions : Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.


Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of numbers; read, analyze and interpret written materials; develop company to meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.

Physical: Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :
Knowledge of HR and how to apply it to company policies, procedures, issues and relationships. Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods. Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.


Equipment Used : telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.


Special/ Additional Requirements : Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.


AMT is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.


• Outstanding research and writing skills and strong oral communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

• At least 1-3 years of experience working as a paralegal for a law firm or with an in-house legal department.

• Experience using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis preferred.