Paralegal

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Paralegal is responsible for drafting, analyzing and revising legal documents under the supervision of an attorney, facilitating contract processing between business units and the legal team, and administering law department systems and processes that track and manage contracts, document management, outside counsel billing and other law firm systems. Core Responsibilities Work with company lawyers to perform paralegal functions involving varied subject matters, including: labor and employment, contracts, federal, state and local regulatory matters, products liability and other torts, intellectual property, and insurance Implement and execute processes, workflows and tools to improve Law Department efficiency, including contracts review, management and retention, data management and records retention policies. Manage vendors who provide technical services to Smithfield lawyers, including outside law firm billing system. Communicate with outside law firms on administrative matters. Assist with managing and updating corporate subsidiary minute books, records and state registrations and filings. Assist corporate compliance function, including implementing and managing ethics and other company policies. Liaison with outside law firms on administrative matters. Implement and execute processes and tools to improve Law Department efficiency. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2 years of relevant legal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Paralegal education or certification and previous paralegal experience preferred. General understanding of basic state and federal laws preferred. General understanding of contracts preferred. Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; establish trust and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent computer and technical skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience using Serengeti and other legal software a plus. Customer service mindset; demonstrated success working with business partners in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment to achieve results. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Relocation Package Available No Eligible for Company Vehicle No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. 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