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Position Summary\nThe Senior Paralegal supports litigation, bidding and contract processes, regulatory compliance, and some risk management functions by overseeing discovery and eDiscovery processes, managing legal intake, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance. This role also handles customer and agency complaints and promotes operational efficiency while reducing legal and regulatory risk.\nII. Responsibilities\nLitigation:\nManage discovery and eDiscovery processes, including document collection, review, and production (e.g., Relativity).\nCoordinate responses to subpoenas, grand jury requests, and large-scale discovery matters.\nServe as liaison between Legal, Risk Management, Corporate Security, outside counsel, and third-party administrators.\nOversee litigation intake, including litigation holds, service of process, and legal tracking systems.\nReview employee termination data to identify potential litigation risks and custodians.\nProvide litigation support to outside counsel, including corporate structure and documentation.\nAssist Risk Management with litigation holds and eDiscovery compliance.\nContracts, Compliance & Regulatory Support:\nPrepare and manage compliance documentation for bids, contracts, and renewals.\nSupport subcontractor compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain tracking systems.\nAssist with bid submissions, contract documentation, and compliance reporting.\nMonitor regulatory system updates and implement process changes across departments (NYC PASSPort).\nSupport resolution of notices of violation, traffic matters, and small claims.\nCustomer Complaints & Dispute Resolution:\nManage and respond to Attorney General, BBB, and customer complaints.\nInvestigate issues and coordinate responses with Sales and Customer Service teams.\nResolve disputes, including small claims and attorney demands.\nMaintain tracking systems for complaints and ensure timely responses.\nAssist with government or regulatory investigations.\nCross-Functional Support & Business Guidance:\nAct as liaison across departments to ensure alignment on legal and compliance matters.\nProvide contract-related guidance to Sales teams.\nMaintain legal records and tracking tools for compliance and audit readiness.\nProfessional Development & Team Support:\nAssist with onboarding and training of legal team members.\nContribute to internal resources such as playbooks and best practices.\nSupport adoption of technology tools to improve efficiency.\nParticipate in training and development initiatives.\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\nAssociate's Degree (accredited) with Paralegal emphasis, or in lieu of degree\nHigh School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant experience.\n10+ years of previous legal experience (in addition to education requirements)\nA.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate.\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nOffice: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.\nV. Benefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. 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