Associate Paralegal / Paralegal - Contracts - Corporate Office (Austin, MN)

Hormel - Austin, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, MN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Associate Paralegal / Paralegal - Contracts position at Hormel Foods involves supporting the legal department by managing various paralegal tasks related to contracts. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality. The paralegal will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents, as well as conducting research on legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of complex and technical paralegal tasks.
• Reviews, drafts, proofreads, and formats correspondence and legal documents including simple/non-routine complex contracts.
• Assists with various contract types including sales, purchasing, software licensing, marketing, advertising, nondisclosures, or real estate.
• Uploads documents, organizes, and maintains digital casefiles and matters.
• Liaisons with various third parties including corporate agents and vendors/administrators.
• Conducts research on legal procedures and requirements.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, or 5 years' equivalent in legal work experience.
• Ability to keep all work performed and information learned strictly confidential.
• Demonstrated strong time management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, interpersonal, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment in prioritizing the work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Paralegal experience reviewing and editing contracts.
• Legal experience with real estate documents, sales or purchasing agreements.
• 10 plus years' equivalent in legal work experience.
• Experience with Ironclad contract lifecycle management system.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Annual merit increase
• Performance reviews
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stock purchase plan
• Pension