lions clubs international
Location
Oak Brook, IL | United States
Job description
We’re in the business of Good.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.
Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service.
Position Highlights:
Support the General Counsel & attorneys with Association legal regulatory compliance and legislative
matters, including, but not limited to litigation management, dispute resolution, corporate reports and filings, trademark portfolio management, legislative updates, and interpretation and application of Association Constitution and By-Laws and Board Policy.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Work closely with other Divisions in developing and coordinating updates to governing documents of the Association.
- Coordinate and monitor litigation matter in consultation with in-house and outside counsel; maintain litigation files; perform legal research; prepare pleadings and other documents as necessary.
- Responsible for trademark portfolio maintenance, correspondence, files and database; coordinate trademark registrations, renewals and oppositions in consultation with in-house and outside counsel.
- Review applications for use of association trademarks and monitor and respond to illegal use of trademarks; coordinate the preparation, printing and mailing of trademark use policies and forms.
- Review and approve club and district foundation applications and governing documents; maintain files and database of club and district foundations.
- Research and track legislation and regulations affecting the organization and its constituents.
- Maintain records on bills, public laws and the development of regulation policies.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, forms etc., often of a confidential nature and requiring individual judgment, without significant instruction or review.
- Receive, refer or respond to inquiries or requests of members, staff and public.
- Review and provide analysis of election and other dispute resolution complaints, preparation of complaint summaries in consultation with in-house counsel.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations as appropriate to field.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of educational training, paralegal certificate and/or experience.
- 5-8 years of paralegal experience in corporate legal department or law firm environment.
- Excellent Conflict and Risk Management Skills
- Strong International Relationship Management
- Strong Legal Research and Writing Skills
- Effective Technology Application (Intermediate Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, GroupWise, Excel and Access)
- Prior experience supporting corporate secretary functions preferred, but not required.
- Capable of both domestic and international travel, with an estimated frequency of approximately 15%
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Lions Clubs International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:
· Three weeks paid time off plus time off for volunteering
· Flexible and hybrid work schedules
· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
· Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
· 401K with employer match
· Reimbursable training
· Casual dress
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on the work we do, and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.
Lions Clubs International Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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