The Paralegal will assist the General Counsel/VP Legal and Senior Manager of Claims/Risk/Insurance to support needs in all the following areas: product liability claims and claims resolution/management, corporate insurance, risk management, contract review and management, and provide clerical and administrative services/support.

This position is a hybrid role with combination of remote and onsite work in Apple Valley, and reports to the Vice President Legal/General Counsel.

What will you do?

Claims Support
•    Assists in the investigation of facts relative to pending claims and cases.
•    Assists in providing information and documentation required of our insurers relating to product liability claims.
•    Assists in drafting Excel documents and power point presentations to our insurers regarding pending insurance claims.

Insurance Coverage Support
•    Supports Senior Manager of Claims, Risk, and Insurance with insurance renewal applications, including working with other GF divisions to obtain necessary information.
•    Assists in obtaining and recording Certificates of Insurance. 

Legal & Litigation Support
•    Drafts certain legal documents such as basic contracts and non-disclosure agreements. 
•    Organizes and manages docket of pending litigation, including creating spreadsheets for production and presentation externally to insurers and internally to company officers and directors regarding same.
•    Coordinates the collection, review, and production of documents and information to assist in response to discovery requests.
•    Assists with arbitration and trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
•    Works with multiple functions (e.g., supply chain, sales, operations) to organize and archive contracts and non-disclosure agreements in online database. 
•    Meets with outside attorneys in the United States and Canada to discuss assigned cases or projects.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.
•    Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives.

What will you need?

•    Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required, bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
•    Paralegal certificate required.
•    A minimum of 2+ years related experience.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

What will you get?

 Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

160 hours of paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals)

Generous 401k matching (up to 4%), vested on day one of enrollment

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.