JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing legal assistance and administration to the General Counsel and Legal Department.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist Shareholder Services Manager and work with transfer agent on corporate governance and communications related to Shareholders and annual meeting of Shareholders.
Assist General Counsel in updating corporate governance documents as directed by the General Counsel and Director Affairs Committee of the Board of Directors.
Prepare executive officer, football coach/staff, scouting, football technology and other administrative contracts and maintain confidential files/spreadsheets.
Designated as a Club employee to electronically submit pdf contracts to League and receive approved contracts from League.
Prepare initial immigration paperwork for out-of-country players and work directly with immigration attorney/football operations/player in the hiring process.
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
Support the negotiation and finalization of contracts, including drafting and reviewing basic legal documents such as waivers, releases, and contest and promotion rules with oversight from club attorneys.
Manage and organize current and legacy legal files, including monitoring deadlines and renewals.
Risk management – OSHA annual reporting; file player/employee worker’s compensation claims and maintain files; report any accident/incident occurring on Packers’ property; file annual reports with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions; maintain and update leased vehicle spreadsheet/registrations/tags and update policy as needed; coordinate any vehicle repairs needed and file appropriate claims.
Manage corporate insurance renewals, letters of credit renewals/requests and report any property/auto/accident claims to appropriate agency.
Work with club attorneys to manage litigation, including responding to and coordinating insurance coverage, and discovery collection.
Real Estate – Assist Associate Counsel with real estate files, closings and other necessary documents.
Manage Wisconsin worker’s compensation litigation files; including, cases involving the League, gathering information, responding to requests and general correspondence/billing.
Manage all California Cumulative Trauma Claims/Non-Injury Grievances and provide records to counsel assigned by carrier with documentation necessary to defend our claim(s).
Manage filing of all employee/coach/scout work comp claims and handle the claim until cleared to return to work and claim is closed.
Manage the day-to-day work comp bills to submit for processing; also submit any direct pay bills, from local providers, to Finance for payment.
Support and back-up assistant to President and Chief Operating Officer.
Notary Public for the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 7 years Paralegal / Legal Assistant training required
Risk Management experience preferred
Knowledge of legal terminology and contract management
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in grammar, spelling and proofreading
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Proficient knowledge of computer applications and common office equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work in a professional manner, at all times, in an office environment
Able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Able to independently work on projects self-created or assigned to
Willingness to work longer hours, as needed, during football contract months
Willingness to be available to work remotely, if necessary

SUPERVISES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

SUPERVISED BY: General Counsel

DEADLINE: Please submit a cover letter and resume by Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description has been approved by management. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing, and duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without no

Paralegal/Legal Assistant