Job Title:
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Location
: Dublin, Ireland
About us
Taoglas is a leading provider of advanced technology for a smarter World. Our solutions include advanced components and technologies and help OEMs, enterprises, and communities to resolve the complexities of bringing digital transformation solutions to market quickly and cost effectively. Focused on best-in-class, high-performance antenna and RF design with advanced positioning, imaging, audio and artificial intelligence technologies, Taoglas has unique expertise in integrating and commercializing highly complex technology solutions. With world-class design, consultancy and engineering expertise, along with support and test centers globally, Taoglas has proven expertise across the transportation, waste management, connected healthcare, smart cities and smart building industries.
Our employees are passionate about advancing technology. We are looking for creative, bright, and motivated team members who share our passion for excellence and want to make an impact at an innovative, dynamic high-growth company. We celebrate our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and fast-moving environment. If you enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from working together to build a smarter world Apply to see how you can become part of our team
Main Purpose:
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant provides support to the Legal Department by assisting with a variety of projects and ongoing legal matters. Additionally, this position performs administrative and clerical duties, conducts research, and may participate in cross-departmental team initiatives.
Reporting to:
Legal Manager
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* General administrative duties
* Assist with document management, maintenance, and file organization for physical and electronic documents.
* Prepare files for new matters and management of existing matters
* Enter data into legal software for contract management, matter management and IP management.
* Assist with preparation and drafting of documents, contracts, and playbooks, including NDAs.
* Conduct legal research and regulatory/compliance research
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, support, service, business development, regulatory, IT, and finance as well as other departments.
* Maintain knowledge of current department policies and procedures and apply as necessary in appropriate circumstances.
* Prepare contract review summaries. Liaison with engineering team and outside counsel on patent and trademark filings.
* This role that may involve managing and supporting various ad hoc projects relevant to the legal department.
Qualifications/Skills:
* B.A., B.S. or equivalent in business, legal studies, or related field or equivalent work experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
* Minimum 1 year of administrative, clerical, or project management experience.
* 1+ years of paralegal or legal assistant or legal clerk experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
* Knowledge of and experience using legal research software, legal matter management softwareand contract management software
* Experience in assisting the drafting of playbooks and company policies.
* Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional groups (Example: Sales, Operations, Finance)
* Strong experience in developing, implementing and using legal department processes and operations (e.g. billing, matter management, IP management, contract management, etc.).
Other Skills& Abilities include:
* Must excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
* A collaborative, yet, competitive and resilient attitude with a strong work ethic is desired.
* Solid strategic planning, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to multi task and assimilate new information quickly.
* Well-honed collaboration skills and strong business acumen required.
* A high level of integrity and character.
* Open to fast paced work style and results driven.
* Ability to build rapport across company while quickly and confidently gaining respect of others, including strong interpersonal skills, good listening, and coaching skills.
* Solid technology skills, including a proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task, plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner
* Flexible, team player
* Open to fast paced work style and results driven
* Keen interest in emerging technologies would be advantageous