Lead Paralegal

Lead ParalegalIn close coordination with an attorney, the Lead Paralegal applies their advanced knowledge of complex legal concepts to support Walgreens' legal department and businesses on a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance matters. The Lead Paralegal may also play a key role in optimizing legal workflows and supporting strategic legal initiatives.Job ResponsibilitiesWorks independently on a variety of legal matters, including negotiation with outside/opposing counsel and resolution of legal issuesRepresents Walgreens externally to customers, vendors, opposing counsel and government agencies and resolves legal issues using negotiation and legal experienceEffectively and regularly communicates with legal counsel, staff and business to understand goals and achieve objectivesWorks in coordination with attorneys on complex legal issues and administers law department activitiesResearches highly complex legal issues and relevant topics relating to Walgreens business operationsInvestigates facts, applicable law and searches pertinent sources. Independently develops oral and/or written presentations to communicate findingsDemonstrates independent judgment and critical thinking to proactively identify issues, appreciate commercial/operational impacts and report on findings to internal and external stakeholdersAnalyzes contracts, pleadings, statutes, regulations, decisions, correspondence and other documentation to independently evaluate legal position and makes recommendations to attorneys based on legal precedence or lawDrafts legal documents, communications and reports under minimal to no attorney supervisionProvides guidance by training, coaching or mentoring other paraprofessionals and/or other staffUses advanced knowledge of highly complex legal concepts to achieve departmental and/or business unit goalsIdentifies and implements process improvements to enhance legal department efficiencyMay manage department budgetsAbout WalgreensFounded in 1901, Walgreens has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.External Basic QualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of paralegal experience in a corporate law department or law firm OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least six (6) years of paralegal experience with a corporate law department or law firmExperience evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, laws, and regulationsExperience processing information (such as compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data)Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives)Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion datesExperience using advanced analytical skills to independently review, draft, negotiate and prepare documentsExperience using written communication and grammatical skills to draft/compose legal documents, communications and reportsExperience utilizing interpersonal and team-building skills to foster collaboration and establish positive relationshipsExperience using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis or WestlawIntermediate level skill in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPointWilling to travel up to/at least 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).Preferred QualificationsExperience managing budgetsExperience working with and managing the outside counsel relationshipUndergraduate degreeParalegal certificate from an ABA-certified paralegal program.Experience in a retail environment and/or healthcare settingWe will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.