Senior Paralegal

The Shield Co. Management / EcoShield Pest Solutions is one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in the country! Our mission is to create the world’s happiest family, and our purpose is to spread happiness. We do this by delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, employees, partners, and communities—treating everyone like family.

A “Day in the Life” of the Senior Paralegal

The Senior Paralegal will have substantial litigation experience (7+ years) and will report directly to the General Counsel on significant company matters. Common daily activities may include the following

• Provide support on employment/commercial/regulatory litigation matters and subpoena responses, including internal investigations, document holds, document management, document summary/analysis, and document production.
• Supervise and regularly audit Legal Assistant to ensure documents are properly labeled/filed and responsive deadlines are docketed/calendared.
• Conduct legal research and draft memos with citations to applicable law for attorney review
• Manage internal stakeholders and external counsel towards litigation and compliance goals utilizing spreadsheets.
• Serve as gatekeeper to counsel, ensuring that all matters appropriate for legal assistant and/or paralegal handling are resolved competently, and that those requiring counsel are prioritized appropriately.
  
  
  

This will be a hybrid position, with attendance a minimum of three days per week at our Gilbert, AZ headquarters required.

Key Skills

• Document Management & Production a successful track record of managing large document databases and productions is a must. This will include substantial experience with the tools (e.g., Everlaw) necessary to manage and produce documents in document-intensive matters, familiarity with subpoena rules/related objections/legal holds, and experience with privilege reviews/logs.
• Legal Investigation experience initiating/implementing legal holds and gathering/organizing evidence for litigation matters (preferably trial) is necessary.
• Legal Research/Writing the ability to review claim/litigation files, distill/summarize material facts, perform legal research, and produce legal memos with proper citations is also important.
• Technical Proficiency a strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is critical. An advanced proficiency with Excel, including data analysis and spreadsheet management for tracking regulatory compliance, litigation matters and document production is strongly preferred.
  
  
  

Key Attributes

• Organization & Attention to Detail
• High Self-Motivation & Ownership
• Critical-Thinking & Resilience
  
  
  

Pay And Benefits

EcoShield is proud to offer competitive pay and full benefits!

• Compensation is commensurate with experience, but at or above market at all levels
• Paid sick and vacation time along with 10 company-paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with a competitive match 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted pest control services for employees and their friends/family.
  
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Requirements

The physical demands and working conditions outlined here are typical requirements for an employee to effectively carry out the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and using a computer mouse
• Occasionally lift and carry office materials or supplies up to 25 pounds
• Requires clear vision for reading documents, computer screens, and other office materials
• Work is inside a climate-controlled office with quiet to moderate noise level
  
  
  

The above statements are meant to outline the general nature and scope of work performed by employees in this role. They should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

EEO Statement The Shield Co. Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions based on merit and business needs, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.