We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support Kiwa North America's legal team with legal research, document drafting, and case file management. This role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a proactive approach to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal
- Experience in corporate, commercial, or litigation environments is an advantage
- Experience with international contracts and cross-border transactions.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in Oil & Gas or TIC sectors.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field.
- Paralegal certification from an accredited institution
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and documentation
- Proficient in legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel user
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information with care.
- Analytical and solution-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Team player with a collaborative and adaptable mindset.
- Draft, review, and format legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, NDAs, etc.
- Maintain organized and secure filing systems for physical and electronic documents.
- Conduct research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the company’s legal matters.
- Summarize findings and provide recommendations
- Assist with contract preparation, amendments, and execution processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Coordinate and track litigation or arbitration cases, including managing case files, deadlines, and discovery documents.
- Liaise with external counsel and stakeholders on case progress and document requirements.
- Schedule meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes as required.
- Prepare, track, and reconcile legal department expenses.
- Provide cross-functional administrative support.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including board resolutions, annual reports, and regulatory filings.
- Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external clients regarding legal inquiries.
- Identify potential legal risks and escalate to the appropriate legal counsel.
- Support risk mitigation efforts by maintaining compliance trackers and follow-up systems.
Kiwa North America is part of the Kiwa Group. The company was established in 1948 in the Netherlands and provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies and consumers. Kiwa is a fast growing company and employs over 10.000 people in 35 countries. The total Revenue is around 1.3 billion Euro(www.kiwa.com). Since 2021 Kiwa is part of the SHV Group. SHV is a Dutch family-owned multinational company with more than 60,000 employees and a turnover of euro 26 billion (www.shv.nl).
Kiwa offers strong benefit package, including Health Insurance, 401k plan with company contribution, health and childcare spending/savings accounts, paid time off and more.