Paralegal - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary:

Responsible for legal support services in the form of legal research, drafting of business communications, preparation of proxy statement and maintaining trademark files

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled paralegal support to the General Counsel
• Maintain corporate trademark files
• Work with internal divisions to provide support for intellectual property matters
• Act as liaison with outside trademark counsel
• Maintain and track records of stock grants for directors in stock database; maintain EDGAR filing numbers, file SEC reports for Section 16 filers and other SEC filings (8-Ks, S-8s, etc.)
• Prepare reports for use in proxy statement
• Assist in preparation of board meeting materials, monitoring recurring agenda items and maintenance of board portal
• Assist with the corporate secretarial functions regarding shareholder relations, acting as transfer agent liaison
• Maintain New York Stock Exchange website
• Work with General Counsel in requesting and preparing audit update letters as needed
• Manage the director and officer questionnaire process
• Maintain corporate and subsidiary minute books
• Maintain corporate policy manual
• Assist in litigation discovery projects
• Monitor garnishments received through the registered agent
• Maintain contract management database

Job Requirements:

• Paralegal certification
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and a high degree of professionalism
• Proficiency in proofreading, spelling and typing, including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment