Administrative Assistant and Corporate Paralegal

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do.

Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience.

Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates.

Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Major Responsibilities :

• Manages departmental administrative processes related to legal billing, expenses, and accruals.
• Coordinates Company responses to subpoenas, requests for production, internal compliance audits, and similar requests.
• Creates, implements, and distributes litigation holds and records preservation notices.
• Develops policy and process documentation with input from internal legal counsel and key business stakeholders.
• Creates form letters and other resources to be used by internal business clients in responding to routine requests.
• Performs first-level analysis of legal questions and reports findings and recommendations to internal legal counsel.
• Assists with fact-gathering and legal investigations, including discovery requests.
• Provides other support for investigations and litigation, including thorough use of O Advanced E-Discovery Tools.

Skills / Knowledge :

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with meticulous attention to detail.
• Works productively in an environment with high levels of interruption.
• Demonstrates a strong customer-service orientation in all interactions.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work that is complex in nature.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of management, external customers, and contacts.
• Strong writing, organization, and research skills.
• Excellent computer and technology skills required, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Advanced E-Discovery Tools

Education / Experience :

• Associate's Degree, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years experience in a law firm, corporate law department, or as an executive admin.

Benefits :

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment.

We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.