What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Patrick Industries, Inc.?
Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!
The position of Paralegal supports our growing business and executive leadership team. In this role you will provide high-level legal and administrative support to the Legal Department in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. This role demands impeccable attention to detail, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. The Paralegal will act as a critical liaison between the Legal Department, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The position of Paralegal supports our growing business and executive leadership team. In this role you will provide high-level legal and administrative support to the Legal Department in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. This role demands impeccable attention to detail, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. The Paralegal will act as a critical liaison between the Legal Department, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist members of the Legal Department with the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, including contracts, corporate filings, regulatory submissions, litigation hold notices and subpoena responses.
- Conduct legal research and provide concise summaries of findings related to corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Prepare corporate filings, annual reports and registrations for various subsidiaries throughout the United States.
- Complete legal drafting of a variety of agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Employment Agreements and Separation Agreements for review and approval of counsel.
- Ability to support and work cross-functionally with various business units.
- Coordinate the execution and tracking of legal agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and deadlines.
- Ability to organize litigation and claim files electronically and in paper format for retrieval of documents in a concise manner.
- Working knowledge of obtaining electronic signatures through DocuSign.
- Liaise with external counsel and various departments to ensure smooth and efficient legal operations.
- Maintain and organize the Legal Department’s calendar, including deadlines, filings, and meetings.
- Draft correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents as directed.
- Oversee the filing system to ensure proper storage and retrieval of legal documents and records.
- Administer the processing for payment of external legal service provider fees.
- Assist with special projects, as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certification required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Paralegal, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation and contract management.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively with staff on all levels.
- A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities.
- Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
- Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization”
Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
