Associate Paralegal – Legal Department Generalist jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Lutron Electronics · 3 weeks ago

Associate Paralegal – Legal Department Generalist

Lutron Electronics is the leading manufacturer of lighting controls worldwide, building a world-class legal department. The Associate Paralegal will provide day-to-day support across operations, engaging in various areas of law while collaborating with legal teams and maintaining project timelines.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrial EngineeringInnovation ManagementLightingManufacturingSensorSmart Building

Responsibilities

Provide support to Lutron’s attorneys and other paralegals, including:
Business Law: intake, filing, status tracking; draft and revise routine contracts independently following established parameters and escalation guidelines
Litigation: organize case files, manage calendars, and coordinate document collections with outside counsel
Intellectual Property: maintain docketing records, track deadlines, and liaise with IP counsel
Compliance: help maintain compliance tracking systems and calendars, maintain policy documents, and assist with regulatory filings
Research: Assist with legal research projects using standard databases and resources
Collaborate with legal and non-legal colleagues on various projects and tasks as needed
Support multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion
Maintain project timelines, milestones, and status reports
Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration on complex matters
Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values while being flexible and adaptable
Be curious and open to innovation

Qualification

Paralegal degreeLegal team supportMicrosoft OfficeLegal researchProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCustomer focusConfidentiality awareness

Required

Two year paralegal degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in an in-house role
3 to 5 years' work experience, with strong preference for experience supporting legal teams
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams is required
Willingness and ability to quickly learn any other applications relevant to the role, including the latest legal technology
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment
Customer focus, with strong communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to work and navigate within a complex, matrix organization
Understanding and demonstrated sensitivity to matters involving confidentiality and attorney-client privilege

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred
SharePoint experience a significant plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Options for continued growth and education

Company

Lutron Electronics

company-logo
Lutron Electronics is tech-based company that manufactures a variety of energy-saving light products.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Susan Hakkarainen
Chairman and CEO
linkedin
leader-logo
Pekka Hakkarainen
Vice President of Government Relations
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase