– Paralegal LOOKING FOR 001980 – Paralegal JOB AT Remote

REPORTS TO: Sr. Paralegal

STATUS: Salaried

LOCATION: Columbus, OH or remote

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PAY: $45,000 – $60,000/year commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Senior Paralegal, this individual will be responsible for performing paralegal functions and for assisting with daily and monthly legal activities with an emphasis on contracts, litigation, claims, and corporate matters. The successful candidate will be able to provide: (1) assistance in setting up and monitoring the contract process; (2) assistance during all phases of the claim/litigation process including calendaring, legal research, document filing and organizing case files; and (3) perform any other duties as requested.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Support attorneys and paralegals with general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, scanning, faxing, typing, and processing invoices and requisitions
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with contract administration within our legal management system, OnSpring
• Communicate information to internal and external customers in a professional manner to ensure the contract process is completed in a timely fashion
• Assist with monthly reports as required
• Assist with Risk Assessments assignments for attorneys
• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and/or electronic communication.
• Monitor legal department mailboxes for incoming litigation, claims, compliance, contracts and legal requests/questions
• Conducting pre-claim/litigation investigation, legal research and initial case assessments within our legal management system, OnSpring
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Monitor tradenames, trademarks, and licenses for filing with state agencies.
• Assist with other duties and legal projects as needed
• Adhere to and be compliant, as applicable, with GLBA, FCRA, FCPA, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM, UDAAP, as well as all other federal, state and local laws, and company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience as a paralegal
• Excels in computer skills including proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Systems Acrobat Pro
• Communicates effectively and professionally (both verbal and written) with the ability to draft correspondence on behalf of attorneys with some direction
• Learns and becomes efficient in function-specific software, such OnSpring, Quickbase, Confluence, and Archer
• Possesses strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Executes tasks thoroughly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a high-volume environment while exercising good judgment to make decisions independently; also knows when to escalate matters accordingly
• Demonstrates flexibility and champions change
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others as a team player
• Conducts all work in an ethical, honest, professional and confidential manner
• Willingly takes on additional responsibilities
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Strong PC skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software

REMOTE WORK REQUIRMENTS:

• Stable broadband/high-speed internet connection for teletraining and online learning
• Mobile hotspot not accepted
• Experience with teleconferencing
• Access to a quiet workspace
• Broadband Internet that uses DSL, fiber optics, or cable. Avoid over-the-air or fixed broadband, which delivers internet over airwaves.
• Minimum standards for internet speed, latency, and WiFi include:

Download Speeds 100 mbps or more

Upload Speeds 10 mbps or more

Ping Latency (time for data to travel) 50 ms or less

WiFi Signal 60-70 dBm

WiFi Protocol 802.11ac or 802.11ax

• Use a router or modem capable of hosting multiple devices. This is especially true if others at home are downloading or streaming, too.

Visit www.speedtest.net and follow the prompts to run a speed test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear and may be required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel or crouch. This position requires the ability to read typewritten text on a computer screen. Employee is required to work at a desktop computer and/or laptop and utilize a desk telephone and may be required to travel throughout the USA by automobile or airplane which may require overnight lodging.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit in an office setting and may be exposed to quiet to moderate noise level.

OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This job description is subject to change at any time.

BENEFITS:
CBC Companies offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees including: medical, HSA, prescription, vision, dental, life insurance, short & long-term disability, Roth and 401K with possible company match and profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO and paid holidays – plus employee referral bonuses, and role-based professional development opportunities.

CBC Companies is committed to equal opportunity employment, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Employment-related decisions are not influenced or affected by an employee’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. The Company endorses a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.