Senior paralegal job description

C2 ALASKA, LLC

Washington, DC

The
Paralegal III Senior
shall provide legal support to the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Corporation Finance to assist the Commission in setting the regulatory policy; oversee disclosure of information to investors; issue guidance on the federal securities law and regulations and provide regulatory relief where appropriate.


Responsibilities



Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs, and other legal documents. Summarizes depositions and other transcripts. Compare and reconcile financial statements and related information of public companies Conduct comparative analysis and other trend analysis. Review routing documents and verify the accuracy of data. Assist with the Administration of Training and special projects as they arise. Maintains case files; performs simple or compiles legal research; indexes, tracks, and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery). Indexes, tracks, and controls exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial. May synopsize transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use. Reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation. Writes preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence. Prepares exhibit cross-references. Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria. Initial screening of low-risk filings (e.g. proxy statements, 8-K reverse mergers, etc.) Record keeping and scheduling of rulemaking process using SharePoint system. Compiling documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc. Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and other summaries of financial and other data under the direction of attorneys and accountants. Other duties as assigned


Qualifications



Bachelor's Degree in a related labor category field such as Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college, university, school or educational institution that has been accredited by accrediting bodies or organizations recognized by the US Department of Education. At least Six (6) years of Paralegal experience At least one (1) year of experience in the financial regulations or securities industry with work related to financial regulations or legal research in addition to securities Paralegal Certificate (Certificate not required if degree is in Paralegal Studies) Experience may be considered in lieu of education Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Candidate must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment. Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills. Experience in litigation support during trial, including courtroom and interviewing witnesses. Candidate typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given project and performs all functional duties independently. Candidate may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Must be able to work effectively in an extremely pressured environment. Must have and use excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft 2010 or newer programs
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Summary: The paralegal sr. will be primarily responsible for managing CBB threatened litigation and escalated branch banking matters.

Under minimal direction and in a fast-paced environment, this position provides daily support to the Legal Department attorneys specializing in providing advice and counsel related to deposit and branch banking threatened litigation matters. Specific duties may include:

Opening and maintaining matters in a case management database related to threatened litigation matters Monitoring ongoing matter activity and pending deadlines in threatened litigation matters Drafts various legal documents and communications Gather, organize, and summarize relevant information and documents needed in threatened litigation matters Experience with the UCC's Articles 3 and 4 on the rules of negotiable instruments Performs moderately complex research, including state law and case law research Makes recommendations on resolutions of escalated branch banking matters Prepares memoranda to department attorneys and internal clients Handles tasks associated with settlement agreements (tax forms, signatures, etc.), including managing the process of requesting and obtaining settlement checks and facilitating delivery Handles escalated matters from the legal inbox, which may include reviewing control agreements, powers of attorney and trust documents, advising on fiduciary questions, etc.Other administrative tasks as requested
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degreeA minimum of three years of paralegal experience or equivalent work experience in a legal department or law firm.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work independently with limited direction and set work priorities that conform to established standards Familiarity with on-line legal research systems (Westlaw, Lexis etc.) together with basic research skills Exercise independent judgment towards matter preparation and initiate contact with clients, attorneys and other involved parties Team player that has ability to work with other team members and help influence and guide other Bank colleagues Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment (including ability to interface with all levels of colleagues) Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe and other legal research tools including strong Excel spreadsheet experience and skills Proven analytical and organizational skills Ability to meet all deadlines as assigned and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and producing high-quality work product Strong written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with enterprise legal management tools Proficiency with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker, or similar case management database is a plus Paralegal certificate
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Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a market-driven global company serving customers in more than 100 countries. We own and operate manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Through our global sales and manufacturing networks, we are able to deliver the products and services our customers need, where and when they need them.
Job Mission:

The Senior Governance and Transaction Paralegal will contribute to Lubrizol's growth and success by supporting the Corporate Secretary to ensure proper governance activities globally, while assisting other corporate support groups (M&A and finance) on special projects.


Responsibilities:

With Lubrizol's Corporate Secretary, maintain minute books and attend to associated corporate governance matters (such as incorporations, formations, foreign qualifications, mergers, and dissolutions) Assist on all aspects of mergers and acquisition activity, ranging from due diligence to post-closing integration activities Assist in the management and coordination of, and document preparation for, global entity restructuring projects Attend to board matters at the subsidiary and shareholder (Berkshire Hathaway) level Assist with the coordination and documentation for the declaration and approval of cash management activities, ranging from loans to dividends Respond to requests for information on management and control structures at the subsidiary and corporate levels Work with treasury in the establishment of domestic and international bank accounts and complete Know Your Client requests for information


Requirements:

7+ years' relative experience (governance and transactions) Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization Excellent organizational skills The ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Attention to detail Familiarity with Ohio and Delaware general corporate law


Considered a Plus:

Bachelor's Degree Paralegal Certificate 10+ years' corporate governance and transactions Notary Public
Flexibility to work overtime


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While headquartered in the United States, Lubrizol is truly a global specialty chemical company. We have a major presence in five global regions and do business in more than 100 countries. Our corporate culture ensures that Lubrizol is one company throughout the world, but you will find each region is a unique place to work, live and play.

Lubrizol is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic or trait protected by federal, state, or local law.