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WestRock Company Senior Paralegal in Atlanta, Georgia
The opportunity:
Smurfit WestRock is seeking a seasoned Paralegal with excellent organizational and time management skills to support for our corporate and litigation attorneys. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
This Paralegal will support Corporate Functions and/or Litigation attorneys including c-suite executives in managing all aspects of litigation and regulatory practice with a focus on matter support.
Handle sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion.
Manage deadlines, track substantive matter developments, case investigation and support, interact daily with employees, in-house and outside counsel.
Investigate and gather evidence to then author the first draft of legal documents and letters to be used by lawyers.
Oversee and manage responses to subpoenas and other service of process, as assigned.
Assist with special projects and training as needed.
Assist with other legal support activities, such as separation and settlement agreements, reimbursements, collections, etc.
Create and manage matters in matter management and e-billing database (Legal Tracker experience is a plus).
Manage litigation holds, custodian interviews, document collection and production working with outside counsel and e-discovery vendors and internal IT resources.
Will generate excel documents and power points quarterly for leadership and finance reviews. Comfortable with math and numbers required.
Work is performed in the Sandy Springs office. Minimum of 3 days per week in the office, hours are between 8 am - 6 pm.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is required.
Paralegal Certificate from an accredited Paralegal Program and NALA certification is strongly preferred.
5+ years’ law firm experience strongly preferred.
Experience with wide range of subject matter areas (employment law experience is a plus but not required).
Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment; well-organized and able to manage multiple and changing priorities.
Strong internal and external communications skills and ability to work with remote managers and business leaders.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Energized by change and interested in creating solutions through technology resources.
Excellent written and analytical skills.
A self-starter able to maintain professional decorum.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, TEAMS, and PowerPoint.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
