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Dairy Farmers of America Paralegal in Kansas City, Kansas
Position : Paralegal
Location : Kansas City, Kansas
Requisition ID: : 23642
Assist the personnel of the Legal department in the various aspects of legal issues affecting the company. In office Tuesdays, Thursdays, and third weekday of the employee’s choosing, with option to work remotely the other two weekdays.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance Support – Support the corporate attorneys in the following duties:
Maintaining corporate records and minute books of company and its subsidiaries, including drafting and preparing documentation relating to formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities
Coordinating with company’s registered agent to ensure corporate entities meet all statutory requirements and maintain good standing in various jurisdictions
Maintaining organizational charts and information related to company’s officers, directors, and committees
Drafting consents, resolutions, and officer certificates in connection with transactions and other organizational actions
Drafting and maintaining powers of attorney and delegations of authority authorized by company
Assisting with closings of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate purchases and sales
Assisting various subsidiaries, business units, and departments with research and information gathering requests
General Transactional Support – Support a variety of transactional matters by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various contracts and documents, as well as providing other general transactional support needed. Provide paralegal assistance to attorneys that support the commercial sales, logistics, fleet, and real estate departments. Experience in these specific areas is not required although any such experience in some or all of these categories would be beneficial
Commercial Sales – Reviewing, drafting, and revising various commercial contracts and documents using the company’s templates, such as supply agreements, distribution agreements, co-packing agreements, product guaranties, and indemnity agreements. Assisting with all aspects of product sales to state and federal governmental entities in connection with RFPs, bids, and other forms of sales transactions
Logistics and Fleet – Reviewing, drafting, and revising various logistics and fleet contracts and documents using the company’s templates, such as shipper-carrier agreements, trailer interchange agreements, warehouse agreements, broker agreements, master services agreements, hauling agreements, equipment leases, fuel purchase agreements, and powers of attorney
Real Estate – Reviewing, drafting, and revising various real estate contracts and documents in connection with the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of the company’s real property assets
General Contract Administration Support - Support the transactional attorneys in the following duties:
Managing contract templates both in terms of updating existing ones and creating new ones
Assisting in implementation of a contract database
Assisting with the development of evolving contracting strategies and processes
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Paralegal degree or certification required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
5 years of paralegal experience in corporate governance matters and working on contracts or transactions either in a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience with reviewing, editing, and drafting a variety of agreements and legal documents
Knowledge of CSC corporate governance management system a plus
Knowledge of SAM.gov and other governmental systems a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to prioritize and be responsible for multiple projects/deadlines concurrently
Ability to solve practical problems comprised of multiple variables
Ability to analyze information, materials, documents, and reports in conjunction with legal matters
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from attorneys, employees, customers, members, and the public
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and via telephone or video
Ability to conduct routine and specific legal and factual information research and data compilation, as directed by attorneys using Westlaw and other internet-based systems as well as general internet searches
Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Ability to work with accuracy and thoroughness in completion of duties
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workshare Compare, and Westlaw
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer