Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal may be called upon to support the legal department in a variety of areas including contract management, intellectual property, legal operations, corporate governance, litigation, and regulatory matters. and other matters assigned from time to time.

Examples of Typical Activities:

• Support contract review process.
• Support Intellectual Property function
• Assemble and maintain corporate governance records.
• Assist in the compilation of company documents responsive to discovery requests in Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Commercial litigation. Experience with eDiscovery tools and processes required.
• Assist in the collection and production of data in response to government investigations.
• Assist with retention of company documents and closed litigation.
• Monitor and maintain insurance matters.
• General support to Legal Department
• General support to Product Claims Department.
• Support legal operations including hold order and eDiscovery tools.

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a legal or business environment.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional Organization and Attention to Detail – able to track, manage, and maintain precision for a high volume of fast-paced matters
• Project and Task Prioritization – experience juggling multiple tasks, anticipating deadlines, and proactively managing workloads and client expectations
• Communication and Coordination – strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders, outside counsels, and international counterparts.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative – Proactive mindset in identifying process improvements, resolving bottlenecks, and streamlining legal operations.
• Confidentiality & Discretion – Understanding of legal ethics and the importance of handling sensitive information with care and professionalism.
• Tech Savvy - Proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Sign, and other document management and matter tracking software; familiarity with USPTO PAIR and other IP systems is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Applied Learning – Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Initiating Action – Takes prompts action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Managing Work – Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Stress Tolerance – Maintains stable performance under pressure of opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

EEO Statement

Evenflo Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.