Paralegal

Position Summary The Paralegal will support the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and other legal team members by assisting with litigation and claims tracking and management for the company and its affiliates, administrative tasks, processing of applications for permits and entitlements, the management of certain contracts for the company and its affiliates, coordinating the execution and delivery of contracts, and assisting with project management. This role includes assembling highly confidential and sensitive information, and requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping. The Paralegal works closely with other members of the legal team, and with a diverse group of important internal and external partners. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload. Position Responsibilities Assists with claims tracking and management. Drafts and proofreads legal documents and correspondence. Aids in preparing contracts and the administration of contract proposals. Assists in execution of company contracts, permits, and regulatory documents. Maintains and manages confidential and time sensitive materials. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works with others professionally and responsibly. Assists with department administrative tasks. Other duties as assigned. Beneficial Education, Skills, and Experience Approximately 1-2 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or related legal support experience preferred, or demonstrated capability to perform essential functions. Relevant internships or experience in a law firm or corporate legal department may be considered in lieu of professional experience. Either litigation or transactional experience is acceptable. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Teamwork and problem solving skills are a must. Detail oriented. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work well within a team and with minimum supervision. Exceptional written and verbal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment. Ability to self-direct work initiatives and solve problems autonomously and with a sense of urgency. Equal Opportunity Employer JDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr