What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Corporate position at J.B. Hunt?
Job Title:
Paralegal - CorporateDepartment:
Legal, Compliance & AuditCountry:
United States of AmericaState/Province:
ArkansasCity:
LowellFull/Part Time:
Full timeJob Summary:
Under general supervision, this position assists corporate legal counsel in routine legal matters, research and drafting legal documents, completing information requests, and other administrative tasks.Job Description:
- Review, revise, and negotiate legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, codes of conduct, waivers, and contracts
- Receive and respond to routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review
- Assist in contract administration from initial draft to execution
- Maintain corporate legal documentation in systems and databases
- Collect law sources for Attorneys such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes for preparation of executive summaries and legal documents
- Investigate and analyze claims and legal issues
- Review and summarize routine contractual terms in executed agreements
- Audit existing contracts to ensure terms are current and accurate; draft amendments when necessary
- Assist with meeting preparation through gathering relevant documents and supporting resources
- Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Paralegal Certification; At least 1 year of related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education, experience, or military equivalent
- AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
- Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to interpret information to form decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Paralegal Degree or Juris Doctorate
- Experience with routine contracts and other legal documents
- Experience working in a corporate legal environment/department
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics
- Knowledge of legal terminology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing and resolving problems
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education:
Bachelors: Business Administration/Management (Required), Doctorate: Law, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:
Clerical/Administrative, Legal, Transportation/LogisticsJob Opening ID:
00584434 Paralegal - Corporate (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
