Overview:
Lutron Electronics is the leading manufacturer of lighting controls worldwide. We are building a world-class legal department to support Lutron as we continue to grow the company domestically and internationally. Our legal department supports virtually every team across Lutron, from engineering, purchasing, sales, and marketing to customer support and beyond, and has an immediate opening for a detail-oriented, versatile and proactive Associate Paralegal. In this role you will provide day-to-day support across our operations and gain exposure to diverse areas of law. If you enjoy variety, can stay organized across multiple workstreams, and thrive in a team-based environment, you would be able to make an immediate impact.
Responsibilities:
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Provide support to Lutron’s attorneys and other paralegals, including:
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Business Law: intake, filing, status tracking; draft and revise routine contracts independently following established parameters and escalation guidelines.
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Litigation: organize case files, manage calendars, and coordinate document collections with outside counsel.
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Intellectual Property: maintain docketing records, track deadlines, and liaise with IP counsel.
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Compliance: help maintain compliance tracking systems and calendars, maintain policy documents, and assist with regulatory filings.
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Research: Assist with legal research projects using standard databases and resources.
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Collaborate with legal and non-legal colleagues on various projects and tasks as needed.
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Support multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion.
- Maintain project timelines, milestones, and status reports.
- Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters.
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Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values while being flexible and adaptable.
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Be curious and open to innovation.
Qualifications:
- Two year paralegal degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in an in-house role. Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
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3 to 5 years' work experience, with strong preference for experience supporting legal teams.
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Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams is required; SharePoint experience a significant plus.
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Willingness and ability to quickly learn any other applications relevant to the role, including the latest legal technology.
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Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment.
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Customer focus, with strong communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work and navigate within a complex, matrix organization.
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Understanding and demonstrated sensitivity to matters involving confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at
www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics