Paralegal

Paralegal to General Counsel

Priority Wire & Cable, Inc.

Location: Little Rock, AR
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: General Counsel

About Us

Priority Wire & Cable is a dynamic and growing manufacturing company supply wire & cable products to wholesale distributors throughout the US and internationally. Our legal department supports sophisticated commercial transactions, employment law compliance, intellectual property matters, and corporate governance. We operate in a highly competitive manufacturing environment with complex supply chain, product liability, and employment compliance requirements.

Our team values reliability, meticulous attention to detail, effective collaboration across departments, and a solutions-oriented approach. We need a Paralegal who is passionate about precision, committed to producing work of the highest caliber, and ensures follow-through on every assignment.

Position Summary

The Paralegal delivers comprehensive administrative, organizational, and legal support to the General Counsel while serving as supplemental support for the various business units within the company. This individual collaborates with cross-functional teams and outside counsel on transactional, compliance, regulatory, and governance matters in a dynamic, on-site work setting.

This opportunity suits a reliable, precision-focused professional who wants a long-term career with substantial responsibilities and regular engagement in sophisticated legal work.  Relocation assistance may be provided for out of area candidates.

Essential Functions

• Create, examine, and polish legal materials including contracts, distributor and purchaser agreements, communications, entity formation documents, and internal correspondence
• Administer and systematize legal documentation, business records, and contractual repositories
• Oversee and regulate due dates for legal submissions, regulatory mandates, permits, authorizations, and contract extensions
• Execute research on factual and legal issues involving manufacturing processes, product regulatory compliance, environmental statutes, workforce regulations, and corporate affairs
• Develop materials for meetings, deal closings, and litigation matters
• Orchestrate internal review processes and inter-office communications
• Direct scheduling functions, coordinate meetings, and facilitate signature processes
• Preserve complete confidentiality and demonstrate sound professional judgment
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job due to its in-person work requirement.

Qualifications Requirements

Required:

• 4+ years of corporate professional experience, preferably in a legal, manufacturing, industrial, or highly regulated business environment
• This is a non-entry-level position requiring a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and professional maturity
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership or executives in complex, deadline-driven environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, review, and refine professional-level legal and business documents
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with proven success managing multiple matters simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted tools for document drafting, summarization, research support, or workflow optimization in a professional setting
• Discretion, professionalism, and reliability, including consistent attendance, responsiveness during business hours, and follow-through on assigned matters
• Ability to work independently in a structured, in-office environment with minimal supervision

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certificate or formal paralegal training
• Prior experience in legal, manufacturing, industrial, or regulatory compliance environments

Key Skills

•     Expert level knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs and applications

•     Experience with contract management software

•     Familiarity with electronic legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with occasional extended hours based on project deadlines
• May require occasional document delivery or attendance at off-site meetings

 

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

•             Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

•             Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents

•             Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

•             Vision Insurance

•             HSA with Employer Contributions

•             Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee

•             Short Term Disability

·                Long Term Disability

•             401(k) Plan

•             Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

•             Paid Holidays AND PTO

•             Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

 

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US. 

 

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.