We are looking for legal professional to join our team in Chennai. In this position, you will work with employees and executives at all levels of the company as necessary to handle the company\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing legal matters. The position will also assist with the legal department\xe2\x80\x99s administrative tasks and work with employees and executives on compliance matters.

Job Location: Chennai, India

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, write, draft, and edit routine legal documents and correspondence
• Research and analyze legal resources (statutes, recorded judicial decisions, articles, etc.)
• Organize and prioritize to complete multiple tasks within given timeline
• Assist in the maintenance of the company\xe2\x80\x99s legal files and matter tracking
• Search for and provide materials responsive to subpoenas and discovery requests
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed in support of company\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing legal matters
• Assist with the management of the company\xe2\x80\x99s litigation
• Assist with preparations for legal proceedings (hearings, ADR, and trial)
• Coordinate with counsel regarding engagement of outside counsel and legal invoicing
• Receive and review service of process for all company entities to determine appropriate handling (representation letters, demand letters, lawsuits, garnishments, liens, etc.)
• Maintain case files and spreadsheet summaries for all (open and closed) litigation matters
• Assist in locating, preserving, and producing materials responsive to discovery requests or otherwise needed in support of the company\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing litigation
• Draft settlement and release agreements at all levels (vendors, residents, clients, insurers)
• Review outside counsel invoices to submit for payment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Resourceful research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

QUALIFICATIONS

• Any graduate with minimum 3 years of work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department as a litigation paralegal preferred
• Certification in Paralegal is desired