Corporate Paralegal II (Bankruptcy)

About the position

The Corporate Paralegal II (Bankruptcy) provides support and assistance to the company's in-house legal group under general attorney supervision. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in supporting the company's attorneys in medium-risk matters in a particular function (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional, Bankruptcy). The Corporate Paralegal II is expected to be knowledgeable about, and supportive of, the company's mission and values, its policies and procedures and its ethical and compliance standards. The position will collaborate with other in-house counsel, paralegals, and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with team members and the business, assembly and organization of responsive materials and supporting unique projects as assigned.
• Develops professional expertise related to Functional area (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional, Bankruptcy) to support the legal department, including reviewing and drafting legal documents.
• Identifying business improvements related to functional area (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional, Bankruptcy).
• Determines course of action related to functional support area.
• Applies knowledge, judgment, and learned problem solving to determine appropriate action on functional area issues of medium risk/complexity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant functional experience (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional, Bankruptcy)
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Legal Research Skills

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 4-6 years of relevant experience (Licensing, Litigation, Transactional, Bankruptcy)
• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent

Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for uncapped commission or annual bonus incentives.
• Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs - including our very own MCM Academy - as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
• We are committed to honoring great results - ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
• Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
• Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
• Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
• Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we're proud to invest in you.
• Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
• Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
• Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.