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Western States Fire Protection · 16 hours ago

Paralegal

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) is a company specializing in Life Safety Systems, committed to innovation and integrity. They are seeking an experienced paralegal to support their general counsel in managing legal matters, including claims, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

ConstructionInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Kaelah S.
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Responsibilities

Assist in managing legal claims and litigation files, including gathering and organizing evidence and documents, interviewing witnesses, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and coordinating with outside counsel and insurance adjusters as needed. Monitor case deadlines, court filings, and case status to ensure timely responses and compliance with procedural requirements
Draft, review, and revise a variety of contracts and legal documents under the direction of the General Counsel – such as client service agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and purchase orders
Help ensure the company’s operations remain in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This includes maintaining corporate and contractor licenses, permits, and certifications for various jurisdictions, tracking renewal deadlines, and coordinating filings or reports to government agencies
Assist in developing and reviewing internal policies and compliance programs (e.g. safety protocols, ethics and anti-corruption policies) to ensure they meet legal standards. Help prepare training materials and communications to educate employees on legal requirements and company policies
Maintain organized legal files and records. This includes case files, contracts databases, correspondence, and corporate governance documents
Work closely with the WSFP executive team, HR, Safety, and the broader APi Group legal team to gather necessary information and documentation for legal matters. Participate in project strategy and review meetings when legal input is required, and proactively flag potential legal or compliance issues to the General Counsel
Serve as a point of contact between WSFP’s legal department and external parties, such as outside counsel, internal clients, customers, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate the flow of information and documents to outside counsel during litigation. Assist in managing outside counsel billing and budgets by tracking legal spend on matters
Take ownership of special legal projects and initiatives as assigned by the General Counsel. This may include supporting merger and acquisitions, helping implement a new contracts management software, or leading process improvements to streamline legal workflows. Flexibility and initiative in tackling ad hoc tasks are expected

Qualification

Legal terminologyLegal researchContract draftingRegulatory complianceCase management softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
3+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, corporate legal department, or the public sector
Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Paralegal certificate from an accredited program

Benefits

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Employer paid Life Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement

Company

Western States Fire Protection

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Western States Fire Protection is a construction and manufacturing company located in Centennial.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joe DePriest
President / CEO
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