We are looking for legal professional to join our team in Chennai. In this position, you will work with employees and executives at all levels of the company as necessary to handle the company’s ongoing legal matters. The position will also assist with the legal department’s administrative tasks and work with employees and executives on compliance matters.
Job Location: Chennai, India
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Read, write, draft, and edit routine legal documents and correspondence
Research and analyze legal resources (statutes, recorded judicial decisions, articles, etc.)
Organize and prioritize to complete multiple tasks within given timeline
Assist in the maintenance of the company’s legal files and matter tracking
Search for and provide materials responsive to subpoenas and discovery requests
Coordinate with outside counsel as needed in support of company’s ongoing legal matters
Assist with the management of the company’s litigation
Assist with preparations for legal proceedings (hearings, ADR, and trial)
Coordinate with counsel regarding engagement of outside counsel and legal invoicing
Receive and review service of process for all company entities to determine appropriate handling (representation letters, demand letters, lawsuits, garnishments, liens, etc.)
Maintain case files and spreadsheet summaries for all (open and closed) litigation matters
Assist in locating, preserving, and producing materials responsive to discovery requests or otherwise needed in support of the company’s ongoing litigation
Draft settlement and release agreements at all levels (vendors, residents, clients, insurers)
Review outside counsel invoices to submit for payment
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
Resourceful research and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office
QUALIFICATIONS
Any graduate with minimum 3 years of work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department as a litigation paralegal preferred
Certification in Paralegal is desired
