Qureos Mentor

FUJITEC AMERICA

<div>SENIOR PARALEGAL
JOB SUMMARY
Assists Managing Counsel by providing, managing and coordinating high-quality legal services. This position exercises discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
<ul><li>Provide in-depth legal review of contracts and insurance provisions.</li>
<li>Review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts for elevator installation, modernization, and maintenance services; prepare for attorney review and final signature by appropriate, authorized person, and route for signature. Track metrics for contract processing times via DocuSign.</li>
<li>Prepare amendments, incorporating business decisions and judgements into language satisfactory to protect company&rsquo;s best interests.</li>
<li>Coordinate with other corporate departments to inquire about submitted contracts.
</li><li>Assist with responding to document requests.</li>
<li>Act as the &quot;go-between&quot; for both Fujitec and contractors to represent and communicate both their expectations. Bring parties together to determine the best ways to resolve issues.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for a national sales team.</li>
<li>Provide conflict resolution services for both parties and work to resolve disputes quickly.</li>
<li>Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.</li>
<li>Review and notarize lien waivers upon request.</li>
<li>Act as point person for Certificate of Insurance (&ldquo;COI&rdquo;) requests from customers, and liaison with Fujitec&rsquo;s insurance brokers to procure the appropriate COI per customer contract.</li>
<li>Prepare and manage litigation files for the corporation&rsquo;s portfolio of personal injury, workers compensation, and auto claims.</li>
<li>Provide in-person general office support as needed including but not limited to preparing and sending certified mail, opening mail, assisting with invoice payment, and file organization with a customer service approach.</li>
<li>Maintain a thorough understanding of the corporation&rsquo;s policies, procedures, and practices, as relevant to their assigned areas of responsibility.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist Risk Management in areas of fleet and safety utilizing vendor&rsquo;s portal for data gathering and reporting.</li>
<li>Assist with documentation, flowcharts and auditing for J-SOX (Japanese Sarbanes Oxley).</li>
</ul>
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties.
DIRECT REPORTS
0 - None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s in accounting and business or contract law</li>
<li>Experience: Minimum 4 years in construction contract analysis and administration</li>
<li>Requires Paralegal Certificate and Notary Public Commission</li>
<li>Requires a valid driver&rsquo;s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.</li>
<li>Requires a valid passport and the ability to travel abroad.</li>
<li>Local Travel Expectations: 5%</li>
<li>Overnight Travel Expectations: 10%</li>
</ul>
SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES
<ul><li>Technical Professional Knowledge</li>
<li>Teamwork and Cooperation</li>
<li>Communication
</li><li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Decision Making</li>
<li>Analytical Thinking</li>
<li>Negotiation</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
<ul><li>Job duties are performed mainly within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
</li></ul>The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li>
</ul>
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer may revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Fujitec America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local, state, or federal law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.</div>

Senior Paralegal

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Senior Paralegal