Paralegal - Commercial Transactions

Job Description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

South Florida based hybrid opportunity. Prefer candidates who have successfully worked in a hybrid capacity. Competitive hourly pay with eligibility for overtime compensation.**

I. Job Summary

The Commercial Transaction Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel in South Florida, who has responsibility over commercial transactions/claims and litigation, environmental claims and litigation, intellectual property, and government affairs. Additionally, as the Commercial Transaction Paralegal you will assist in reviewing and responding to commercial and environmental claims and preparing basic transactional documents under supervision of Senior Counsel, including reviewing claims, researching transaction documents, researching legal issues, preparing chronologies, drafting basic commercial agreements, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements and preparing releases. Paralegal will also perform administrative assistant duties for Senior Legal counsel, including preparation of expense reports, travel arrangements, filing, procuring office supplies and scheduling of meetings.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Reviews and Redlines routine and recurring contracts and other legal documents, including NDAs, service contracts, terms of RFP, RFI, RFQ and subconsultant contracts; summarizes potential concerns and issues. Conducts in-depth legal research and analyzes law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and/or codes. Collaborates with sales staff to review revisions requested by customer(s) to WM’s Service Agreement and reviews and revises customers’ form contracts. Researches, reviews and prepares written responses to claims from third-party or government agencies. May conduct interviews to gather legal information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities. Reviews and prepares written summaries of regulations or legislative bills. Summarizes hearings, depositions, arbitration transcripts, index arbitration decisions and briefs. Prepares routine and complex legal documents. Assists attorneys with complex caseload research, subject and topic research and briefings of court cases. Maintains files, and may organize meeting minutes, and exhibits. Assists in implementation of Legal related processes and technologies. Maintains statistical and documented information related to cases and/or Company issues. Works with appropriate departments/functions within the Company to ensure implementation of policies or actions when necessary. Responds to questions, subpoenas, requests for records, legal documentation/contracts and/or other requests from outside counsel and Company management. Disseminates requests and related information as required and/or directed. Collaborates with e-discovery team to set up litigation holds and assist with document review, as necessary for litigation. May review and analyze recommendations made by outside counsel. Obtains and communicates appropriate authorization when necessary for settlements. Coordinates reporting from outside counsel and consultants. May assist in-house attorneys in cost management regarding outside vendors and law firms. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and ExperienceEducation: High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited) Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other RequirementsA.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate preferred Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredMust possess a strong working knowledge with Microsoft office productsIdeal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skillsHighly detailed oriented Experience with case or matter management systems and reporting tools Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is an office environment.

Must be able to successfully work in a hybrid capacity (2 days from home; 3 days in the office)

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

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