Corporate Paralegal

Sky River Casino - Elk Grove, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Elk Grove, CA

About the position

The position of Corporate Paralegal is responsible for providing day-to-day paralegal support to the Legal Department for Sky River Casino. This role involves direct reporting to the General Counsel on all legal matters with varying levels of complexity. The responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, processing, revising, tracking, and filing of agreements, which encompass commercial transactions and vendor services agreements. Additionally, the Corporate Paralegal will assist with litigation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, special projects, and perform other operational assignments for Sky River Casino. The Corporate Paralegal oversees contract administration, which includes drafting, revising, and managing contracts for review by the General Counsel. This includes nondisclosure agreements, client service agreements, business associate agreements, master agreements, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, construction agreements, gaming agreements, marketing agreements, IT agreements, agency agreements, and similar documents. The role requires managing and utilizing contract management systems, monitoring and advising on contractual deadlines, and ensuring that contract terms comply with Company policies, applicable federal and state regulations, and business needs to minimize risks and exposure. In addition to contract management, the Corporate Paralegal will assist with tracking and fulfilling contract terms, including renewal, termination, and data privacy requirements. The position also involves communication and collaboration with outside or carrier counsel as necessary, providing assistance with litigation, and making recommendations to improve company procedures and processes. The Corporate Paralegal will conduct legal and internet research as directed, route documents for signatures via DocuSign or its equivalent, and create processes and workflows that ensure productivity and adherence to Company best practices. Furthermore, the role includes administering the records retention policy and collaborating with various teams such as Marketing, Human Resources, Risk Management, Compliance, Cyber Security, IT, and Operations, along with leadership and stakeholders as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support to the Legal Department.
• Draft, review, negotiate, process, revise, track, and file agreements.
• Assist with litigation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and special projects.
• Oversee contract administration, including drafting and managing contracts.
• Monitor and advise on contractual deadlines and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist with tracking and fulfilling terms of contracts, including renewals and terminations.
• Communicate and work with outside or carrier counsel as necessary.
• Conduct legal and internet research as directed.
• Route documents for signatures via DocuSign or equivalent.
• Create processes and workflows to ensure productivity and compliance with best practices.
• Administer records retention policy.
• Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders as necessary.
• Investigate facts of cases under supervision of General Counsel.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence as directed by General Counsel.
• Organize and maintain documents in filing systems.
• Gather and arrange evidence and legal documents for case preparation.
• Write reports to assist General Counsel in hearings and trials.
• File legal documents with the court or opposing counsel.
• Schedule meetings with internal clients and outside vendors.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including maintaining the General Counsel's calendar.
• Gather and analyze legal data and documents.
• Proofread and draft demand letters and other correspondence as directed.
• Notarize and sign witnessing documents as required.
• Manage immediate deadlines and prioritize tasks appropriately.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a commercial paralegal with a law firm, corporation, casino, or gaming company.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent country certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in gaming, Tribal Gaming, or technology preferred.
• Self-motivated and efficient with good business judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a large workload and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively at all levels of the Company.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, DocuSign, and Adobe Professional.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and handle a variety of assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of due diligence practices and procedures.
• Experience in a regulated casino or gaming environment.