Corporate Paralegal

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its Legal Department. The Corporate Paralegal is responsible for helping with the planning, execution, completion, and maintenance of the Legal Department's projects, risk management efforts, and process improvements. The Paralegal tracks project completion and operations issues and informs the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Deputy General Counsel on the status of these projects/issues.

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinates closely with the CLO and Deputy General Counsel on contract negotiations, entity management, litigation matters including subpoena and FOIA request responses, records management, and internal process improvements.

• Supports management of outside counsel, budget, and vendor engagements through initiation, processing, invoicing, and closeout.

• Works closely with the CLO and Deputy General Counsel on administrative matters for corporate governance, domestic and foreign entity registrations and maintenance, and company resolutions.

• Handles routine corporate filings with government entities and external third parties.

• Works closely with the CLO and Deputy General Counsel on tracking and documenting operational KPIs, strategic projects, and metrics.

• Manages the Legal Department's risk register.

• Supports the CLO and Deputy General Counsel on process improvement projects and training initiatives.

• Manages the Department's records management tools and processes.

• Establishes project success standards and manages towards those standards.

• Recommend areas where existing Legal Department and company tools, processes, and policies may require temporary or permanent improvement.

• Responsible for administration and support for the key legal department systems.

• Travel to other SOSi office locations or customer sites as necessary.

• Understands and adheres to all SOSi ethical and compliance policies.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Paralegal degree/certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program.

• Associate's degree in law, legal studies, political science, business administration, or other related discipline.

• Minimum of one-year general business experience.

• Minimum of one year of experience coordinating and supporting various kinds of projects.

• Excellent project management, organization, and team collaboration skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and associated Microsoft Office 365 applications.

• Exceptional demonstrated verbal communication, presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills.

• Must be comfortable handling and managing complex projects with limited oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Government security clearance.

• Prior experience as an in-house paralegal for entity legal department.

• Understanding of in-house legal department operations, including records management and outside counsel engagement.

• Experience in the aerospace, defense, and government services industries.

• Flexibility and initiative to navigate ambiguous/evolving factual circumstances.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.