Paralegal

About West Marine

West Marine is committed to the mission of Boaters Serving Boaters. With 214 retail stores located in 36 states and Puerto Rico and an eCommerce website, West Marine is recognized as the premier omni-channel retailer of aftermarket marine parts and accessories. When you work at West Marine, you’re part of our crew; one that values spending quality time on the water, doing the things you love, and sharing that passion with our customers and community.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal will be part of West Marine’s in-house legal team. This position will be responsible for supporting a broad range of legal and administrative duties related to corporate legal matters. Ideal candidates will be highly professional and organized, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to independently plan, prioritize and multitask in a diverse and fast-paced environment. Most importantly, the candidate will be a good culture fit with excellent customer service skills, and an eagerness to learn and assist our internal customers

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in gathering, organizing and, tracking documents relating to all legal matters including- lawsuits, notices, responses, subpoenas, pleadings and discovery.

• Assist in drafting and reviewing of various agreements, commercial contracts and other legal documents.

• Effectively collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and other colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and accomplish critical business objectives.

• Assist with the processing and onboarding of new trade vendors, non-trade vendors and consultants.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree (or higher) with paralegal certification preferred

• 5 years of relevant on the job experience in a mid-size law firm or corporate legal department required. Experience in a retail in-house environment preferred.

• Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine correspondence, contracts and other documentation. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.

• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents, and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills in person, by e-mail, and by telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.

• Proficient in MS Office suite, Contract Lifecycle Management Software, and Adobe Acrobat DC, specifically skillful in redlining, version controlling, document comparison, and creating reports. Along with the ability to learn new software/systems.

• Exceptional professionalism; strong work ethic; the desire to learn and grow; a sense of humor; and the flexibility needed to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.