Paralegal Legal Assistant

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Paralegal Legal Assistant

This position can by hybrid in Long Beach, CA or nationally remote. Do not need to reside in CA if remote.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides a diverse range of administrative and general legal support to the corporate legal department of a national insurance services group of companies. Primary responsibilities will be in the following areas : corporate registration and licensing, corporate governance, subpoena and legal notice tracking and disposition, research and analysis of applicable laws and regulations, preparation, and distribution of legal notices and bulletins, drafting of corporate documents and contracts as directed. The position will require proper routing and handling of issues and requests for information including dealing directly with management of affiliated companies. It will also require activities to assist attorneys including summarizing documents, analysis of data, legal research, maintenance of applicable legal databases, and organization of records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist attorneys responsible for corporate registration and licensing by obtaining and preparing documents and forms necessary to file and maintain corporate status and licenses with state regulatory agencies where required.
• Assist, as needed, attorneys and others responsible for corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of business services agreements by providing support in drafting, under attorney supervision, certain agreements, licenses, and ancillary documentation.
• Assist attorneys in researching, analyzing, and monitoring compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to the businesses of the companies. Assist in preparing legal notices, instructions, and compliance status reports, as directed.
• Coordinate with other departments and affiliates providing and seeking information on companies for regulatory compliance, filings, litigation, or other purposes.
• Assist attorneys in documenting and achieving timely responses to matters involving litigation risks and compliance requirements.
• Manage corporate files and a corporate documents database related to corporate, regulatory, licensing, and other legal matters.
• Assist attorneys and other staff and participate from time to time in special projects as requested and as workload and experience permit.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Education / Experience :

Bachelor's degree or comparable job-related experience plus an ABA-recognized paralegal certificate. Prior work experience in an in-house corporate legal department or a law firm.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy in this role :

Mental and Physical Requirements : [see separate attachment for a copy of checklist of mental and physical requirements]

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. MENTAL EFFORT

a. Reasoning development : :

Follow one- or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task.

Carry out detail but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete

variables.

Follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions; several concrete variables.

X Solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions.

Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.

Wide range of intellectual and practical problems; comprehend most obscure concepts.

b. Mathematical development :

Simple additional and subtraction; copying figures, counting, and recording.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

X Arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.

Advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as calculus, factor analysis, and probability determination.

Highly complex mathematical and statistical techniques such as calculus, factor analysis, and probability determination; requires theoretical application.

c. Language development :

Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.

Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information such as age, occupation, and number of children; guide people and provide basic direction.

Ability to transcribe dictation; make appointments and process mail; write form letters or routine correspondence; interpret written work instructions; interview job applicants.

X Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and have increased contact with people.

Ability to report, write, or edit articles for publication; prepare deeds, contracts or leases, prepare and deliver lectures; interview, counsel, or advise people; evaluate technical data.

2. PHYSICAL EFFORT

a. Physical activity required to perform the job :

X Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light work :

a. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

b. Exerting up to 10 pounds frequently

c. Exerting a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work).

Medium work :

a. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally

b. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently

c. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Heavy work :

a. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally

b. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently

c. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Very heavy work :

a. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally

b. Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects

c. Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Far vision : clarity of vision at 20 feet or more

X Near vision : clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

X Mid-range vision : clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet

Depth perception : the ability to judge distance and space relationships, so as to see objects where and as they actually are

Color vision : ability to identify and distinguish colors

Field of vision : ability to observe an area up or down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point

2. PHYSICAL EFFORT (cont.)

FREQUENCY

c. Physical activity necessary to perform the job and frequency (, continually, frequently, or occasionally) :

Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

X Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

X Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

X Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

X Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

X Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.

X Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

X Pushing : Using upper extremities top press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

X Pulling : Using upper extremities to extent force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Foot

Motion : Using feet to push pedals.

X Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

X Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

X Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Occasionally

Frequently

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Occasionally

2. PHYSICAL EFFORT (cont.)

FREQUENCY

X Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which workers must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

X Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making find adjustments on machined parts.

Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

X Repetitive Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands,

Motion : and / or fingers.

Frequently

Frequently

Frequently

3. WORKING CONDITIONS

Disagreeable job conditions to which the employee may be exposed and the frequency (, continually, frequently, or occasionally) of this exposure.

WORKING CONDITION

ENVIRONMENTAL

FACTOR

NATURE / REASON

OF EXPOSURE

FREQUENCY

Dirt / Dust

Noise

Temperature extremes

Dampness

Vibrations

Equipment movement hazard

Chemicals / solvents

Electrical shock

Significant work pace / pressure

Odors / Fumes

Other (specify) :

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000