Home Depot Management Company, LLC

Specialists will draft legal and business communication, participate in the administration and negotiation of contracts, general file and database management, gather documents and respond to litigation requests, assist with regulatory filings, respond to customer legal inquiries by involving the proper legal department.. 18% Conduct legal research/research business problems and provide recommendations as to course of action; respond to clients legal inquiry under the supervision of counsel; review legal documents (e.g., deeds, contracts, subpoenas) to identify key issues. Position reports to Attorney, Sr. Attorney, Counsel or Sr. Counsel. 3-5 yrs experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department. High level of basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Access, Advanced web browsing skills)

legal specialist

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Position Purpose:
This position provides professional legal support by assisting supervising attorneys with a wide range of tasks. Depending on the assigned dept, it may involve litigation, transactional/contractual or regulatory support. Specialists will draft legal and business communication, participate in the administration and negotiation of contracts, general file and database management, gather documents and respond to litigation requests, assist with regulatory filings, respond to customer legal inquiries by involving the proper legal department. Key Responsibilities:
18% Conduct legal research/research business problems and provide recommendations as to course of action; respond to clients legal inquiry under the supervision of counsel; review legal documents (e.g., deeds, contracts, subpoenas) to identify key issues
18% Under supervision, draft business/legal communications typically using template forms (e.g., contracts, discovery, regulatory filings, cease/desist letters)
18% General file/database management - maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper files for all assigned matters
18% Gather relevant documents for contract negotiation/drafting, litigation responses, regulatory filings
18% Negotiate settlement of smaller matters (e.g., small-claims litigation, low regulatory fines) or negotiate smaller contracts/ amendments/statements of work
10% Other tasks as assigned by supervisor Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Position reports to Attorney, Sr. Attorney, Counsel or Sr. Counsel
No direct reports Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications:
Paralegal certificate
3-5 yrs experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience with General Liability or Bodily Injury claims
Legally eligible to work in the United States Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education:
No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience:
2 Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience:
None Preferred Leadership Experience:
None Certifications:
None Competencies:
Excellent writing skills
Advanced internal and external communication skills
Excellent Organizational skills
Time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
Ability to effectively manage outside counsel
Analytical skills
High level of basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Access, Advanced web browsing skills) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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