What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Mountaire Farms?
Job Description
This is an exempt position that reports to the Associate General Counsel.
Principle areas of responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
Corporate Governance Duties
Drafting notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes and other documents as needed for quarterly and annual corporate board and executive committee meetings; Maintaining and filing corporate records, including but not limited to resolutions and corporate board and executive committee meeting minutes; Coordinating and receiving board and committee signatures for documents and materials; Creating documents related to new corporate entity formations; Providing administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, acquisitions, formations, and dissolutions
Contract/Document Review
Prepare and review confidentiality agreements, sales contracts, unit appreciation plan agreements, independent contractor agreements, customer guarantee letters and other agreements and documents with attorney supervision; Proficient use of Company’s document management systems in connection with review and approval of contracts; Maintain legal department project management platform in connection with contract reviews and approvals
Litigation Support
Assist and work with in-house and outside counsel on litigation matters, including but not limited to deposition scheduling, responding to discovery requests, and other litigation-related matters; Complete investigations and fact-finding for cases
Real Estate
Assist and work with in-house and outside counsel on real estate transaction closings; prepare and maintain real property spreadsheet of Company and affiliate-owned properties; prepare and maintain leased real property spreadsheet
Subpoenas and Garnishments
Route subpoenas and garnishments to appropriate individuals within the organization; assist with subpoena responses as needed
General
Provide administrative support for in-housel counsel and Chief Financial Officer; Conduct legal research and drafting as requested; Assist in-house and outside counsel with intellectual property filings and renewals as needed; Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as requested
About Us
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
This is an exempt position that reports to the Associate General Counsel.
Principle areas of responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
Corporate Governance Duties
Drafting notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes and other documents as needed for quarterly and annual corporate board and executive committee meetings; Maintaining and filing corporate records, including but not limited to resolutions and corporate board and executive committee meeting minutes; Coordinating and receiving board and committee signatures for documents and materials; Creating documents related to new corporate entity formations; Providing administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, acquisitions, formations, and dissolutions
Contract/Document Review
Prepare and review confidentiality agreements, sales contracts, unit appreciation plan agreements, independent contractor agreements, customer guarantee letters and other agreements and documents with attorney supervision; Proficient use of Company’s document management systems in connection with review and approval of contracts; Maintain legal department project management platform in connection with contract reviews and approvals
Litigation Support
Assist and work with in-house and outside counsel on litigation matters, including but not limited to deposition scheduling, responding to discovery requests, and other litigation-related matters; Complete investigations and fact-finding for cases
Real Estate
Assist and work with in-house and outside counsel on real estate transaction closings; prepare and maintain real property spreadsheet of Company and affiliate-owned properties; prepare and maintain leased real property spreadsheet
Subpoenas and Garnishments
Route subpoenas and garnishments to appropriate individuals within the organization; assist with subpoena responses as needed
General
Provide administrative support for in-housel counsel and Chief Financial Officer; Conduct legal research and drafting as requested; Assist in-house and outside counsel with intellectual property filings and renewals as needed; Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as requested
About Us
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
