Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

Location:

Avery Island, LA Craving an exciting new career? LIGHT IT UP! We're looking for an individual who is detail-oriented and collaborative. If you're eager to make a delicious career switch and become a Paralegal for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO- Brand products, then we want to hear from you. Must-haves to apply for this job: - High School Diploma - 3 years' experience with legal documents (i.e., paralegal, contract manager, legal secretary, other applicable profession). - High level of maturity and confidence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills. - Proficient accounting skills, letter writing skills, and computer skills, including MS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and extensive internet research skills. What this job is all about: The Paralegal will report to and assist the Corporate Counsel or Senior Manager-Legal Services and work closely with attorneys, other Legal Department staff and other business units to assist in handling an array of domestic and international legal matters. Responsible for day-to-day functions within the Legal Department to ensure efficiency and accuracy. To be successful in this role, one must have strong attention to detail including proofreading and editing abilities, be highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. In this job, you'll do things like: - Accurately modify and maintain Legal Department Database daily for use in creating and processing reports in connection with various contracts to ensure critical deadlines are met, and pending matters are continuously monitored and carried through to completion. - Research and prepare summaries of findings related to various topics. - Review Legal Department Database and advise appropriate business units on upcoming contract obligations and/or deadlines. - Review Legal Department Database and identify trademark registration renewal deadlines and collaborate with in-house staff and external counsel to ensure deadlines are met. - Prepare initial drafts of various forms of letters and agreements for in-house attorneys' review, using standard templates. - Analyze, proof, and edit various types of legal documents as needed. - Assist with review of product labeling, packaging, promotional materials and product sampling, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. - Coordinate with in-house and external counsel, and business teams regarding various types of legal documents. - Perform day-to-day administrative/clerical functions. - Crosstrain for ability to fill in roles in the Legal Department outside of primary job responsibilities. - Responsibilities may require extended hours from time to time and occasional travel. Other great stuff about this job: - You'll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued. - Uniquely generous benefits:

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing. What will give you an edge: - Paralegal Certification - Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO- Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO- Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO- Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects. With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world's most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us atwww. Tabasco. com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad. Equal Opportunity Employer