Corporate Paralegal

Job Details: Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64120, Position Type: Exempt, Duties and Responsibilities Negotiate and maintain non-disclosure agreements and other standard agreements Assist with managing trademark and patent portfolio Respond to subpoenas for records and other document requests Assist with legal claims, including discovery responses and claims administration Assist with insurance renewals Assist with policy management, updates and compliance Establish and maintain relevant corporate files General corporate housekeeping matters, e.g. maintenance of corporate records and minutes books Assist with coordination of annual stockholders’ meetings Assist with other matters as requested by attorneys, including due diligence activities Assist with risk management efforts, e.g. COIs and indemnity Skills and Experience Exceptional organizations skills, individual initiative and professional demeanor and behavior Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts Basic understanding of trademarks, patents and other intellectual property matters Familiarity with product liability and employment law A high degree of responsiveness and communication Ability to prioritize assignments to manage multiple, conflicting deadlines Ability to handle legal administrative functions with minimal supervision Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team across all levels of the organization Effective problem-solving and analytical skills Strong work ethic and attention to detail Deliver high-quality and accurate results on requested timeframes in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong proofreading and editing abilities, including experience with redlines or something similar Tactful, diplomatic and discreet High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Lean Enterprise Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen Cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process Actively embrace our core principles Other duties as assigned Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and skillfully analyzes information. Researches when information is incomplete. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. Ability to preserve confidential information. Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently. Must have strong organizational skills, detail and deadline oriented. Flexibility - Able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments; ability to multi-task. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment Attendance - Is punctual and does not abuse absenteeism policy Computer skills – Can create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Travel Required: Minimal Hours: Regular 40-hour workweek. Overtime as needed. Working Conditions: Office settingQualifications: Position Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate Experience/Skills/Abilities: Five years of paralegal experience, knowledge of contracts and employment law are a plus.