Paralegal

Paralegal

$35 - $40/Hour

Independence, Ohio

Contractor

Legal & Compliance

LHH is recruiting a temporary, part-time Paralegal for a company in Independence. Working closely with in-house counsel and the legal operations manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for various legal support work, from administrative tasks to document review, fact finding investigations, legal research, and the preparation of numerous documents covering a wide range of subject matters. The Paralegal will also assist in maintaining department processes and will frequently interact with Company representatives and outside counsel to coordinate projects and filings. This is a 6 month assignment, 10-20 hours per week, on-site.

Qualifications:

• Education: paralegal certificate or associate degree in related field (overall experience will be considered in lieu of the Education requirement)
• Experience: at least 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal for a law firm or in-house legal department, or other comparable relevant experience; demonstrated experience managing litigation and claims is expected; experience working with commercial contracts and/or labor and employment is a plus
• Technology: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, as well as database proficiency; able to utilize other software applications at an intermediate level and learn Company's specific applications; willing to learn and use new technology

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cheryl Jacobs

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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