Paralegal
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: DFA is at the momment seeking for Paralegal right now, this career will be situated in Missouri. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. :
General Purpose:
To assist the personnel of the Legal department in the various aspects of legal issues affecting the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in and facilitate the preparation, execution and administration of agreements, contracts and other legal documents; Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes; Investigate facts relevant to matters in which the Legal department is involved; Create detailed legal and management reports, analyses and presentations by using computer programs (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) to create charts, graphs and slides as needed; Assist in the implementation of programs and projects designed to ensure the organization’s continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Manage, track and report on the status of legal and commercial issues from other departments to ensure these issues and projects are resolved in timely fashion; Prepare routine and confidential letters, legal and commercial research briefs, reports and memoranda from rough draft or written notes ensuring accurate grammar, spelling and business formats; Present information and respond to questions from employees, customers, members and the public; Monitor state and federal regulatory trends, activities, and requirements, including, without limitation, FDA, USDA, and DOT; Assist in preparation of ongoing training to all business units related to compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies; Assist in the development and management of internal control and audit systems to prevent and detect noncompliance with company policies, laws, and regulations; Assist in updating company compliance policies and communicating compliance policies and requirements to employees; Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education and Experience Paralegal degree or certification required; 5 years paralegal experience in multiple and various areas of law including corporate, contractual, transactional and mergers and acquisitions; Experience with drafting and/or modifying various types of legal documents; Experience working with state and other governmental offices in connection with maintaining regulatory compliance.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to prioritize and be responsible for multiple projects/deadlines concurrently; Ability to solve practical problems comprised of multiple variables; Ability to analyze information, materials, documents, reports and evidence in conjunction with transactional due diligence or discovery demands; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, customers, members and the public; Ability to work in a team oriented environment, as well as, work independently with minimum supervision; Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and via telephone; Ability to conduct routine and specific legal and factual information research and data compilation, as directed by attorneys using Westlaw, PACER, and other internet based court document retrieval systems as well as general internet searches; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Westlaw. Strong interpersonal skills; Accuracy and thoroughness in completion of duties is crucial to success.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:04:26 GMT