Paralegal

Paralegal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MSOffice Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)
• 2-4 years’ experience
• Expertise in a technical or functional area
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, organized approach to multitasking and prioritization
• Effectively manages time and consistently meets deadlines with some guidance from manager
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and effectiveness in work
• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to doing quality work
• Adjusts quickly to new or changing assignments, processes and people
• Displays professionalism and remains composed when faced with challenges
• Learns from experience; modifies behavior to be more effective
• Recognizes one’s own strengths and opportunities for growth
• Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures
• Applies expertise to improve efficiency and accomplish objectives within own area of responsibility
• Understands the key business drivers; uses this knowledge in own work. Expands fundamental knowledge in own function and broadens skills
• Decisions are guided by policies and procedures; receives moderate guidance and oversight from manager
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to summarize and express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner
• Responds to non-standard requests; investigates with assistance from others as needed
• Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers
• Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals
• Identifies and removes barriers to effective teamwork
• Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments
• Consistently earns trust, loyalty and respect of others

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support contracting activities, including supplier contracts, customer contracts, and contracts with other business partners
• Handle signing, distribution, and filing of contracts (including amendments)
• Handle requests from internal clients for contracts and other contract data
• Maintain logs and records on contracting activity, including supporting technology applications adopted, such as Lexion and DocuSign
• Maintain and support corporate governance activities, including documentation of corporate action
• Handle requests from internal clients for corporate data, such as supporting Company in obtaining regulatory licenses such as loan licenses and payment services licenses, in the US and other countries
• Support Company in obtaining and maintaining third party relationships such as OEM franchises, and joint ventures
• Manage offsite storage of originals with third party providers, such as Iron Mountain
• Serve as administrative point of contact for third parties, such as billing point of contact for external law firms, franchisee updating point of contact for OEM franchisors, and scheduling point of contact for external trade associations
• Receive, assess, and route communications from third parties, such as law firm invoices, OEM data requests, and trade association events, initiatives, and other projects
• Liase between third parties and Holman functions and business units where necessary or appropriate
• Handle highly sensitive personal and business information, including personal financial statements and data, and business financial statements and data for Holman owners and senior leaders
• Coordinate discovery responses and gather and organize relevant materials from internal and external sources
• Prepare responses to demand letters, indemnification requests and subpoenas in collaboration with internal counsel, dealerships and other personnel
• Manage Holman litigation database and docket
• Develop and maintain reporting on activities described above
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus