Paralegal

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Trinity Solar is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Corporate Headquarters located in Wall, NJ. The Paralegal will work with an in-house corporate Legal Department consisting of multiple attorneys and paralegals. The Paralegal will also interface with outside counsel and staff, other personnel within the business, including executive management, vendors, insurance companies, government entities and other parties outside the company. Work requires accurate attention to detail and may include transactional matters as well as litigation, pre-litigation, and quasi-litigation support in a fast-paced environment. An ideal candidate for the Paralegal position must be energetic, positive, highly organized, exceptionally detail-oriented, project-driven, willing and able to take final ownership of content delivered to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, co-workers, and relevant parties (such as Legal, Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Sales Management, Sales Administration, Property Management, employees, and job candidates).
• Data entry and maintenance of incoming legal matters; work with management to monitor and track matters.
• Submit, track and take ownership of insurance claims; field and respond to adjuster requests and questions.
• Compile documents required for various matters, including pre and post litigation cases.
• Review and process various contracts and legal documents.
• Pull relevant documents from platforms such as Salesforce, Paycom and other sources.
• Open, maintain and update litigation, contract and insurance files.
• Conduct research as needed, including licensing, laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Work with legal team and take on assignments and special projects as needed.
• Draft transmittal letters and various legal documents.
• Create and maintain cross-departmental reports.
• Coordinate processes between departments.
• Identify matters to be escalated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Impeccable integrity and a demonstrated ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Superior writing and proofreading capabilities, inclusive of a legal/technical nature.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Excellent decision-making/problem-solving abilities.
• Consistent thoroughness/attention to detail.
• Successful and comfortable working in high volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly outlook on a day-to-day basis and under pressure.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Major or course of study in law, paralegal studies, human resources, and/or business preferred.
• 5-10 years of paralegal work experience.
• Working knowledge of litigation, business insurance, and insurance claims processing.
• Working knowledge of corporate leasing preferred.
• Computer skills including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and O365 programs.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar platform.
• Comfortable with learning new computer-based platforms and software such as applicant tracking systems, sales tracking systems, legal matters and contract management systems.
• Candidates will be asked to demonstrate writing ability and should present writing samples as well as business references.
• Candidates may be asked to perform a written evaluation on site.
• Notary Public preferred.

What We Offer

Not just a career… but a career path to success! Trinity Solar offers you a career in one of the fastest growing fields in the country. A career with Trinity Solar is a path to personal and professional growth with a company who truly values its employees. Our employees enjoy…

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Paid training

• A generous PTO program

• 401k plan supported by a company match

• Work-life balance

• Long term stability in a fast-growing industry

• The satisfaction of knowing they are working for an organization leading the way in clean energy initiatives

• And Much MORE!

About Us

Since 1994, Trinity Solar has proudly provided energy with integrity to families in our area. Trinity started in the solar industry with two core fundamental principles, to make renewable energy accessible and to make the solar journey seamless. These guiding beliefs have led Trinity Solar to become the United States largest privately held residential solar installer, composed of more than 3,000 team members, and boasting over 100,000 installations. Currently, Trinity offers solar installation in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Trinity Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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