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Corporate Paralegal
Location:  Wisconsin
Posted: June 9, 2008

EMBARQ offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the telecommunications industry into the future, establishing what a next-generation local communications company can be.   Advance your career with EMBARQ today!

 Fully-qualified professional with intermediate to senior- level of understanding and knowledge of, and exposure to, fundamental theories, principles and concepts.  Applies knowledge and experience to resolve a range of routine and non-routine issues using judgment and discretion.  Performs detailed-oriented work that includes analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures / instructions involving a number of different steps, methods and alternatives.  Level at which career is likely to plateau depending on field or discipline.

 Performs a variety of law-related tasks under the direction of the organization's attorneys. Primary responsibility for management of subsidiaries, including drafting and revision of minutes, resolutions, incorporations, foreign qualifications, etc. and maintenance and organization of corporate records. Provides support for recordkeeping and minutes of internal managment-led committees and coordination of meeting materials and correspondence.   Provides support to board and committee matters, including legal research and correspondence.  Performs initial review of documents and agreements and provides detailed summaries of findings for attorneys’ review.  Provides support on a variety of departmental initiatives, including training, intranet site and departmental processes.  Works collaboratively with attorneys and other legal analysts on routine matters and special projects. Communicates extensively both verbally and in writing with attorneys and clients as the initial point of contact on specific and general issues and requests. 

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree or equivalent
• Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience, course work and training. 
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to provide competent legal assistance to attorneys handling legal matters involving moderate to heavy legal exposure
• Excellent analytical abilities with a detailed focus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with contracts and related issues, including reviewing and drafting documents.
• Excellent team player, coordinating well with peers, supervisor, and others in Legal and multiple business units
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficient computerized legal research skills including Lexis

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of legal analyst or paralegal experience

Be an integral part of the action and grow with us as we lead the communications industry into the future. Together, we make it greener on our side.  So take command of your career:  submit your interest today!

 At EMBARQ we believe in investing in our employees.  Strong benefits and salary packages, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of performance incentives are only the beginning.   Another benefit at EMBARQ is our employee referral program — EMBARQRefer.  Employees are eligible for drawings and/or cash awards up to $5,000.  

 EMBARQ is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.  We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace.

 If you are interested in learning more about this position or applying, please contact Kelly Dippold at Kelly.a.dippold@embarq.com.