Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position:

This position will provide legal and administrative support to the Legal Department, including contract management, corporate governance, litigation support, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced business environment.

Corporate:

Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy Always strives to maintain a positive work environment Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

EHS:

Adhere to all safety policies and procedures Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment Meets company safety goals

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance Assist with research and evaluating different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues Communicate and assist with negotiations with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust Assist in the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, customer agreements, and other transactional documents. Assist with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Reporting:

Reports to: Legal Coordinator/ In-house Counsel

Benefits:

401(k) Healthy Insurance Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off

Competency Requirements:

Confidentiality : Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regards to handling

employment/personal

information. Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private. Multitasking : Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs Communication : Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization. Initiative : Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions. Engagement : Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models’ adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes. Leads by Example:

Sets a good example for peers to follow. Integrity : Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments Customer Service Orientation:

Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally. Organizational and Self Discipline : Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving : Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures. Flexibility / Adaptability:

Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts changes in organization or job requirements. Works Safely:

Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others. Teamwork : Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort Mutual Respect and Support : Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY* Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates

functional/technical

literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.) *Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Task Demand Remark Physical Task Demand Remark Stand / Walk Frequent (34 - 66%)

Forceful Grip Occasional (5-33%)

Sit Frequent (34 – 66%)

Fine Manipulation Constant (67-100%) Computer work Bend/Stoop/Squat Rare (1 - 4%)

Lift Occasional (1 – 60 reps) 25 lb. max Forward Reach Occasional (5-33%)

Carry Occasional (1 – 60 reps) 25 lb. max Overhead Reach Rare (1 - 4%)

Push / Pull Occasional (1 – 60 reps) 40 lb. max

The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Education:

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program is required

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal, or working as a legal assistant in a corporate law firm or an in-house legal department setting Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, particularly with supplier parts, is a strong plus. Bilingual (English & Korean) preferred

Technical/ Computer Skills:

Experience with legal platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis preferred Demonstrated skills in database maintenance and record keeping Must be proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Experience with SAP is preferred