Job Title:  Paralegal

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Paralegal assists attorneys with labor and employment and litigation matters and manages related data and information.  This position reports directly to the Sr. Managing Paralegal.

Primary Responsibilities

•    Manage litigation deadlines and respond to subpoenas
•    Serve as a liaison for and assist outside counsel regarding discovery, depositions and document production
•    Oversee the support provided to the organization's litigation efforts using technology
•    Perform quality control of document management and confirm the accuracy of documents 
•    Manage and analyze data related to litigation, investigations, employee relations matters, and other employment-related claims and issues
•    Assist with developing and maintaining department resource materials and databases
•    Collaborate and build effective relationships with other departments throughout the Company
•    Manage the corporation's legal assistants and litigation technology
•    Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
•    Five years of experience managing litigation and/or labor and employment matters at a law firm or in-house
•    Demonstrated sound business ethics and consistently adhering to and promoting these in all business and personal transactions
•    Flexible work schedule and ability to travel as needed
 
Preferred Qualifications
•    Prior experience using DocuSign, NAVEX, and Legal Files or similar document management software; experience with Tableau a plus
•    Knowledge of and ability to use e-discovery technology and software
•    Knowledge of and ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and Company information
•    Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance under guidance of an attorney
•    Paralegal certificate
•    Experience as a paralegal with in-house legal department
•    Ability to type 50 WPM accurately
•    Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
•    Excellent reading, writing, and comprehension skills in English
•    Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and outside counsel
•    Strong cognitive and analytical skills
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish the accuracy of facts and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com