Sr Paralegal
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: H&R Block is presently looking of Sr Paralegal right now, this position will be settled in Missouri. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Looking for a place where your hard work can be FUN and APPRECIATED? Come join H&R Block! This is your chance to join our organization and become part of a known and respected brand. H&R Block is America’s 4! th largest retail organization. Due to our exciting plans for the future, we have several career opportunities available.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide legal assistance in general areas, with an emphasis on franchise. Under the direction of a lawyer, resolve routine legal issues utilizing previous experience and judgment with an expected wide degree of creativity and latitude to plan and accomplish goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in crafting unique language for company acquisitions and franchise contracts.
Assist in coordinating and monitoring the work flow of company acquisitions to ensure contract deadlines are met.
Assist with review of all company acquisitions agreements and franchise contracts before published.
Assist with analyzing the client’s needs to prepare and administer company acquisitions and franchise contracts.
Communicate with all levels of other departments and respond to inquiries concerning company a! cquisitions and franchise contracts.
Provide paralegal sup! port for acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions, including drafting agreements and other documents for closing.
Responsible for legal research and analysis.
Assist in preparation of various franchise legal projects, reports and updates.
Assist with department administrative functions as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree plus completion of paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or other relevant combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience as a paralegal, with a strong emphasis on contract experience.
Knowledge of general principles of law
Proficient legal research skills
Detail-oriented with analytical skills
Must have the ability to take on substantive work with limited supervision and possess demonstrated ability to work independently on a variety of projects and tasks
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication! skills (with an emphasis on writing skills).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Eight years of experience in a corporate legal department or law office management
Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Ability to navigate on the Internet
Ability to conduct computerized legal research, including Westlaw, CD-ROM and Internet.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR H&R BLOCK?
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Salary and incentive compensation
Paid Time Off including
Vacation
Holidays
Sick time, including short-term disability
Benefit options for you and your eligible dependents, including:
Medical / Prescription Drug
Health Savings Account
Dental / Vision
Life / AD&D
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts â€" medical and dependent care
Hyatt Legal Plan
Additional benefits include:
! 401(k) plan, including a company match of $1 for $1 up to 4% and immed! iate vesting
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount purchase price
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Tax Preparation
Buy and Save associate discount site
Culture
We are dedicated to doing the right thing for our People, Clients and Shareholders.
High Ambition- we focus on setting our goals high, bring out the best in our people and celebrate success.
Agile- we anticipate the changing needs of the marketplace and quickly adjust to what our clients need today.
H&R Block is a progressive company dedicated to looking at our clients’ lives through taxes and finding ways to help. Our vision is to become the leading global consumer tax company, bringing tax and related solutions to clients year-round. If you meet the above requirements and would like to explore a career with H&R Block, please log onto our career website at www.hrblock.com and submit your resume and profile.
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If you were eligible to this positi! on, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to H&R Block.
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This position will be started on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:18:26 GMT