Paralegal at FMFL Facilities LLC in Buchanan, Michigan

Job Description:

Department: Legal
Location: Buchanan, MI
Status: Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt/Salary

Redbud Roots, Inc. believes you should pursue what inspires you. It is the talent, skill, and passion that everyone brings that truly makes our company what it is. Our organization is committed to fostering a work culture that stimulates performance, collaboration, and innovation, where diversity, recognition, and work-life balance play an important role. If you are passionate about helping people, please explore jobs with Redbud Roots, Inc. and discover opportunities to pursue what inspires you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal will provide support to the in-house legal department at a fast-growing business. This person will help ensure compliance with legal documentation and company policies. The Paralegal will provide administrative support and collaborate with other members of the legal team. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, a Bachelor's degree, and has an entrepreneurial mindset.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide legal support, including conducting research and organizing materials, as needed by the General Counsel and other members of the legal department
· Gather documents and coordinate Licensing activities for businesses.
· Communicate and inform leadership of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks.
· Identify project issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
· Recommend process improvements for area of responsibility, as necessary.
· Assist in evaluation of feasibility, effectiveness, and efficiency of projects and initiatives.
· Assist in reviewing advertising, marketing, and other collaterals to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
· Assist with maintaining and filing corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, annual reports, etc. for multiple companies.
· Coordinate and receive board and committee signatures for documents and materials.
· Provide administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate restructurings, such as mergers, formations, and dissolutions.
· Collaborate with other members of the legal team on special projects and initiatives and communicate relevant information to leadership.
· Ensure compliance with legal documentation and company policies.
· Uphold the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
· Other duties as assigned.


Education and Experiences:
· 2+ years of legal experience supporting attorneys with administrative duties in a law firm or corporate legal department.
· An Associate's Degree.
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
· Ability to take direction and execute on that direction.

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
· Must be able to bend, lift, stretch and kneel.

Redbud Roots, Inc./FMFL Facilities, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer