Paralegal (923)

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) - Beloit, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Beloit, WI

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

ABC Supply Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its in-house Legal Department in Beloit, Wisconsin. This full-time position will provide administrative and litigation management support, ensuring efficient operations within the legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal environments and be adept at managing a high volume of legal service requests while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the legal department with day-to-day administrative tasks, including document and information management.
• Drafting and revising documents and correspondence, and assisting in preparation for meetings.
• Planning and coordinating meetings and events with internal and external contacts.
• Entering data into spreadsheets, software, and databases.
• Proofreading and word processing.
• Calendaring deadlines and events.
• Overseeing the intake, tracking, and management of internal legal requests.
• Maintaining databases used for tracking the progress and status of legal requests and preparing related reports.
• Supporting the Department's litigation manager in managing ongoing lawsuits, claims, and disputes.
• Assisting in responding to third-party subpoenas and maintaining related files.
• Preparing discovery documents and other pleadings, and assisting in preparing for depositions.
• Supporting the corporate secretarial function in preparing corporate governance documents, including board meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Maintaining corporate records and assisting in related state filings.
• Handling other special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Bachelor's degree with paralegal certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Case management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge and experience in various areas of the law.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with corporate governance documents.
• Familiarity with litigation management processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage after 60 days.
• Dental insurance coverage after 60 days.
• Vision insurance coverage after 60 days.
• 401(k) with generous company match, eligible after 60 days, immediately vested.
• Employer paid employee assistance program.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid holidays.