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Balchem Corporation · 1 day ago

Corporate Paralegal

Montvale, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Balchem Corporation is a leading company that develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients to enhance health and well-being. They are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support within the Legal Department, focusing on corporate matters and compliance-related responsibilities.

Food and BeverageNutrition

Responsibilities

Corporate Governance: Manage corporate entity records, prepare and file annual reports, and assist with corporate maintenance and governance activities. Draft various resolutions in conjunction with or under the supervision of counsel; liase with non-U.S. colleagues and outside counsel, as needed, for non-U.S. entities. Support Chief Legal Officer & Secretary on Board-related administrative tasks, as needed

Insurance: Facilitate information gathering for corporate insurance applications and claims

Compliance: Track compliance training and administer various compliance training programs

Legal & Administrative Assistance: Support attorneys and team members with document preparation, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualification

Corporate governanceLegal researchCorporate entity maintenanceABA-approved paralegal programLegal document preparationMS Office suiteJudgmentMulti-taskingAttention to detailProblem-solvingEffective communicationIntegrityOrganizational skills

Required

College diploma or equivalent preferred, plus at least three years of experience or combination of experience and specialized paralegal or legal secretarial education

Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program is strongly preferred

Experience in a corporate legal department is preferred

Experience with corporate entity maintenance, including maintenance of corporate books

Ability to compose, type and assemble information in proper legal form

Ability to conduct legal research based on instructions from an attorney

Set up and maintain a wide variety of legal files, records and reports

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on various matters of significance

Follow complex oral and written instructions

Prepare routine legal documents without the assistance of an attorney

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Commute to our Montvale, NJ headquarters

Hybrid work model (expected to be in the office at least three days a week)

Highest level of integrity, sound judgment and strong work ethic

Ability to multi-task, take initiative and be adaptable

Maintain regular office hours

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Analyze situations and adopts effective course of action

Type accurately at speed necessary for successful job performance

Ability to organize and prioritize various demands to meet deadlines

Ability to efficiently accomplish the above duties and responsibilities

Knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and procedures including calendaring and filing practices; legal and business terminology; MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; operation of basic office equipment including computer and telephone

Preferred

Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program is strongly preferred

Experience in a corporate legal department is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Hybrid work model

Company

Balchem Corporation

Founded in 1967, Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets.

Founded in 1967

New Hampton, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees