Responsibilities:
Establish and foster good working relationships with key customer contacts and act as administrative liaison between company and outside counsel
Support attorneys in enhancing and revising company standard contract forms and templates and developing new contract forms and processes as needed
Facilitate, draft and review NDAs
Maintain corporate contract database, legal tracker and corporate contract file room
Coordinate Compliance and Anti-Trust Training
Maintain Law Departments organizational charts and intranet
Provide assistance and support to maintain and oversee legal contract databases
Provide guidance and support to other paralegals as needed
Understand customer business requirements and maintain an up-to-date and effective knowledge of company products and service offerings
Contribute in special projects as requested
Requirements: Associate’s degree or higher
Paralegal Certificate
Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience with concentration on customer and commercial contracts
Ability to use various PC and internet-based applications (Serengeti); proficiency in Word, Westlaw and Practical Law
Notary public certification
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately and efficiently and have excellent organizational skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers
Previous in-house legal department experience is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
Pay Range: $57,800 - $96,300
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
United States of America | Piscataway, NJ