Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate will assist in-house legal counsels in all stages of corporate transactions, corporate compliance, and with the preparation of documents necessary to support business activities. Will be responsible for supporting both the Legal staff and their customers, relating to all aspects of the negotiation, drafting, execution and implementation of the appropriate document given the task at hand. Also, assist attorneys with legal research, building contract templates, document preparation and review and other assignments assigned by the supervising attorneys and Chief Legal Officer. Additionally, the Paralegal is the principal custodian of all corporate records and contract files. Should have performance of legal assignments with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility within the Legal department. Will help to define and refine our processes and procedures to allow us to better deal with the issues that come up every day and the ones that have yet to come to our attention. This is not a job for a person who just follows directions well. Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals from Daseke operating companies to discuss assigned projects. Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys. Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements. Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Assist attorneys in management and maintenance of: Entity Database; Annual Reports and Annual Filings; SEC filings; Corporate resolutions and related documents; Maintain and organize contracts database; Maintain and improve upon best practices for organization; Will assist attorneys to: Analyze information and documents for missing data and complete missing items. Redline and notate third party agreements based on guidance and training provided by attorneys. Assist attorneys in the drafting of amendments, MSAs, SOWs, and related correspondence. Draft various standard and non-standard agreements. Maintain filing system. Provide attorneys with assistance in the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions. Perform legal research and gather background information. Post and route legal information and material to the required parties, both internally and externally. Validate contracts as requested and route for signature. Route documents and help in successful completion of the agreements and closing the agreements.

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