Corporate Paralegal
Arhaus

Job Info

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Job Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal will assist Arhaus General Counsel by providing administrative and research support services including document preparation and review; lease abstracting, contract maintenance, research, and investigations.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with General Counsel and other business partners to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to General Counsel.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, lease files, and abstracts.
• Maintains and files corporate records, including resolutions, Board of Director meeting minutes, reports, etc.
• Coordinates and obtains Board and Committee member signatures for documents and materials
• Prepares and completes compliance documents related to corporate operations, leasing, and insurance
• Maintains the company’s intellectual property portfolio and researches trademark and patent filings
• Produces documents and templates related to the development and implementation of corporate policies
• Provides support for standard corporate agreements (Vendor/Supplier), non-disclosure (NDA), non-competes, and independent contractor agreements
• Provides administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate compliance with governmental filings
• Works with other business partners and General Counsel on special projects and initiatives
• Provides administrative support for General Counsel
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts including outside attorneys, insurance counsel, senior management, and internal business partners.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word) or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• A minimum experience of three years in a paralegal role
• Real Estate and transactional/Contract experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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