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Corporate Paralegal / Legal Assistant - *Hybrid

McGrath
Livermore, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Job Description

Job Description

McGrath might be the best company you may never have heard of. While we started out small, 45 years later we deliver over $888 million dollars in annual revenue, employ more than 1,200 associates, and operate as a publicly traded company (NASDAQ : MGRC). Throughout our growth, we retained our close-knit feeling and exceptional company culture that is so hard to find nowadays. If you are looking for a company that values your ideas, while offering stability and a place where you can truly make a difference, we want to talk to you!

A Day in the Life”

As a Paralegal / Legal Assistant at McGrath, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team and ensuring the efficient operation of the company. You will work closely with the legal team to assist with document preparation, client communication, legal research, and various administrative tasks. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of our dynamic and collaborative Legal Department.

What You’ll Do”

  • Assist and support attorneys with research and document preparation for legal proceedings, legal transactions, corporate, risk management and insurance projects.
  • Utilize a variety of sources such as on-line research tools, law firm publications, regulations and statutes, legal articles, and other relevant sources to research and analyze legal topics.
  • Draft and edit legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, memoranda, letters and other documents produced or managed by the Legal Department.
  • Prepare presentations for meetings, trainings and other events and projects.
  • Conduct fact-finding, data collection, and analysis in conjunction with discovery, internal investigations and other legal matters / activities.
  • Manage, organize, and archive documents with software tools and technology.
  • Manage outside counsel invoices.
  • Perform day-to-day tasks to support Legal Department, including but not limited to, planning / scheduling group meetings and handling related logistics, including preparing relevant documents; setting up department activities.
  • Post appropriate agendas and pre-reads to ensure meetings are efficiently managed.
  • Prioritize requests and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Respond to inquiries to the General Counsel / Legal Department.
  • Maintain accurate databases electronically to include address books, files and contacts.
  • Coordinate activities and drive efficiencies within the group. Work with counterparts in other departments, as needed, to support department and / or company events.
  • Perform other related projects and duties as requested.

Must Haves”

  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience working at a public company (preferred)
  • Collaboration and rapport with colleagues combined with strong presence are keys to success.
  • Attention to detail is a top priority.
  • Anticipates well. Asks the right questions before problems arise.
  • Understanding of legal business concepts.
  • Skilled in upper-level administrative support functions including extremely strong follow-up skills.
  • Highly proficient technical skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in working with highly confidential information.
  • Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion required.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities efficiently and effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to anticipate and address issues and needs and take initiative.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
  • Must be a resourceful and independent thinker.
  • Must be a proactive, self-starter with excellent prioritization skills.
  • Must be highly responsive with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Nice to Haves”

  • Bachelor's degree (Preferred); paralegal certificate preferred but not required; AA degree will be considered with sufficient relevant experience
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment for a public company preferred
  • The position will support projects throughout the country and may require travel up to 5%.
  • Perks”

  • It’s a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is “YOU” matter!
  • We value our employees' Quality of Life, and when it comes to mental health, recovery, and self-care, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that is why we provide resources where employees can find information on several wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more!
  • We all need to rest and recharge that’s why in addition to vacation and sick time we also offer 10 days 2 half days company-paid holidays!
  • We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
  • Life is unpredictable, having Company Paid Life Insurance and knowing that your loved ones will be protected financially in the event of an unexpected death can give you peace of mind.
  • We also offer DailyPay, HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!
  • Hours : M-F 8am-5pm PST or M-F 9am-6pm CST with 2 days working in the office.
  • The specific pay rate and level, if applicable, will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

    A Message from Our CEO, Joe Hanna

    At McGrath, diversity and inclusion are important to our culture and core values. One of our core values is that YOU matter. This means everyone in the company, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, orientation, and all else. You are all important and critical to our operations and success. I believe cultivating a culture that is inclusive and embraces everyone is the right thing to do and as your leader, I’m committed to making this happen.

    The pre-employment screening process includes social security verification and criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status.

    Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify .

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