Paralegal – Litigation

6+ years applicable paralegal experience with majority in litigation
Franchise experience a plus
Notary public or willingness to become a notary public for the company
Proficient in technology platforms, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as data management tools and platforms
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills
Flexible and able to work in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion in a timely and efficient manner
Willingness to learn and be open to suggestions/ideas to improve productivity and efficiency
Self-starter with willingness to further develop skills as a paralegal and business person
Excellent communication (speaking, writing, and listening) skills.

Conducting intake, docketing, calendaring, tracking deadlines
Administering legal holds and preparing discovery, including document collection and production
Drafting letters and other legal correspondences
Working cross-functionally to manage a large volume of matters (e.g., collaborate with Risk Management to ensure coverage and indemnification)
Engaging with franchisees and other stakeholders professionally as needed
Assisting the department with the reporting, tracking, and management of data
Supporting attorneys in other practice areas, including franchising and corporate transactional matters with various tasks such as preparation and production of franchise-related legal documents, due diligence process associated with review of transactions, and corporate governance