Associate Paralegal / Paralegal - Contracts - Corporate Office (Austin, MN)

ASSOCIATE PARALEGAL / PARALEGAL – CONTRACTS - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

• Is accountable for the timely and accurate completion of complex and technical paralegal tasks.
• Reviews , drafts, proofreads, and formats correspondence and legal documents including simple/non-routine complex contracts, in accordance with experience.
• Assists with contract types which may include sales, purchasing, software licensing, marketing, advertising, nondisclosures, or real estate.
• Uploads documents, organizes, and maintains digital casefiles and matters.
• Liaisons with various third parties including corporate agents and vendors/administrators.
• Conducts research on legal procedures and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• An Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, or 5 years’ equivalent in legal work experience.
• Ability to keep all work performed and information learned strictly confidential.
• Demonstrated strong time management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, interpersonal, detail oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment in prioritizing the work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.

Preferred

• Paralegal experience reviewing and editing contracts.
• Legal experience with real estate documents, sales or purchasing agreements.
• 10 plus years’ equivalent in legal work experience.
• Experience with Ironclad contract lifecycle management system.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, pension, and more. 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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