Job Description

Join our dynamic team in a leading group of privately owned and integrated companies that provide contract demolition, environmental, and site development services. Our family of companies offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in all our services.

We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the General Counsel at our Greensboro, NC Corporate Office. This role is integral to our legal department and requires a proactive individual with strong organizational and communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a growing department in a company with a growing national and international presence.

Responsibilities:

• Work in close proximity with General Counsel to manage the workload of the in-house legal department.
• Manage both the electronic and hardcopy filing responsibilities for the department.
• Assist General Counsel with set-up and maintenance of pleadings and discovery files for cases in litigation.
• Assist General Counsel with assembly of evidence needed for outside counsel in support of cases in litigation.
• Work as conduit to outside real estate counsel for all real property and leasing matters pending in the department.
• Work without outside corporate counsel and paralegal team for obtaining information for licensure for D.H. Griffin companies in various states.
• Assist General Counsel on review and approval of invoices from outside counsel and interact with Accounting Team to ensure timely payment of such invoices.
• Assist D.H. Griffin companies with preparation of certificates of insurance per contract requirements for projects and renew said certificates on an annual basis.
• Assume limited document drafting responsibilities under the supervision of the General Counsel.
• Represent legal department in interactions with fellow employees, outside counsel and their staff, D.H. Griffin customers, and the public at large.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience working as a paralegal at a law firm or in-house corporate legal department (in-house experience a plus)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with minimal oversight.
• Stellar organizational skills and a demonstrated track record of managing the details required of a paralegal.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to remain flexible in potentially unpredictable situations and adapt to various assignments and workflow.

Benefits:

• Full benefits package, including paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with company matching.
• Flexible spending program.
• Health and dental coverage.

D.H. Griffin Companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Flexible hours

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