Job Description
Join STERIS in its vision to see the world free from infection and contamination as
Paralegal
SUMMARY
This position will provide assistance to the Company's Legal Department, businesses, and outside attorneys and advisors, including: reviewing and preparing legal documents, preparing and organizing Board of Directors' materials, organizing and maintaining legal entities, business licenses, corporate record books and related materials, monitoring, preparing and assisting with SEC filings and NYSE reporting, organizing Legal Department records, managing litigation discovery and document production, assisting with business development activities, and conducting legal research (including statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles, or legal codes).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assist attorneys with complex, confidential or sensitive matters covering a wide range of legal issues, including,
accurate preparation of significant legal documentation, interfacing with attorneys, outside counsel , secretarial
firms, Board members, and management at all levels, preparing meeting minutes, organizing documents, and
maintaining files and subsidiary record books.
2. Locate and organize discovery materials, and prepare draft responses for discovery matters in response to
pleadings, interrogatories, and requests for admission.
3. Assist attorneys with research of laws, cases, regulations or legislative bills, litigation case analysis, and briefing of
legal issues.
4.Obtain due diligence information (including records/abstracts from state and federal agencies) and preparing related
reports/abstracts/summaries.
5. Assist General Counsel with scheduling and preparing materials for Board of Director and Committee meetings, and
conducting follow up.
6. Assist with the preparation of draft agreements, resolutions and other documents.
7. Assist with legal research (includes internet research) and preparation of reports and presentations.
8. Assisting with equity compensation matters, including stock option exercises and executive compensation
transactions and related filings.
9.Screening incoming correspondence and refer matters to appropriate personnel, and handle miscellaneous issues
and matters as requested by attorneys.
10. Assist in collecting and organizing information and documents pertinent to claims and litigation involving the
Company through interaction with Company personnel; requires understanding of Company information
management systems and policies.
11. Organize and maintain Company litigation files and track fees and statistics relating to cases involving the
Company.
12. Organize and maintain legal entity information and records to assure accurate information and legal compliance
and good standing; requires understanding and use of Company legal entity management system.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or paralegal certification approved by the American Bar Association.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum three years experience as a paralegal in a private law firm or corporate legal department.
Broad knowledge of the basic principles of judicial and administrative process; knowledge of legal research procedures; knowledge of corporate record keeping, legal entities, and legal entity maintenance; knowledge of Board of Directors and Board Committee functions.
Strong typing skills (70-80wpm) and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) required, with knowledge of general office equipment.
Superior organizational, analytic, verbal and writing skills necessary. Superior interpersonal skills; ability to work with various types of people at all levels of management. Good business judgment; ability to complete tasks under pressure and/or strict deadlines; detail oriented.
NATURE OF PROBLEM SOLVING
Personally identify and implement actions necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities, within deadline and with optimal efficiency;
Routinely operates under pressure of project deadlines and extended workload.
Ability to deliver results and drive projects to completion within assigned time frames.
Ability to prioritize and professionally handle multiple projects, multiple attorneys and multiple clients at the same time is a must.
EMPOWERMENT AND DECISION MAKING ENVIRONMENT
Responsible for:
achieving daily, weekly, and monthly priorities and projects within time-critical deadlines under the direction of Legal Department attorneys;
initiating actions which will improve efficiency and workflow within job scope;
confidential handling of sensitive information and protection of privilege;
resolving conflicting priorities as they develop and escalating problems to the appropriate manager(s) when resolution cannot be reached.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting for extended periods of time, and extensive use of computer and telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Willingness to work overtime as needed.
STERIS is a $1B+, publicly traded (NYSE) organization of over 5000 employees and is dedicated to providing innovative infection prevention, decontamination, and health science technologies, products and services. STERIS Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
STERIS Corporation complies with all obligations with respect to online application systems under guidelines provided by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. If you are a disabled person who requires reasonable accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the STERIS Human Resources Department by phone at 440-392-7047 or 800-548-4873, extension 27047 for assistance.
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