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Ryder System, Inc.

Paralegal - REMOTE

Ryder System, Inc., Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652

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Summary The Paralegal position provides timely and effective legal support to attorneys, internal clients, and other members of the Real Estate, Treasury and Corporate Governance & Securities teams. It involves managing requests for guidance from Real Estate professionals and preparing documents relating to a variety of corporate transactions.

Job Description We are seeking applicants who can collaborate effectively across departments and can anticipate and initiate routine legal tasks independently, as requested by Ryder attorneys and internal clients.

Essential Functions

Supporting internal clients and assisting attorneys in real estate matters, including drafting leases, lease amendments, purchase and sale agreements and other ancillary real estate documents

Maintaining corporate records, including legal entity registrations and board resolutions

Supporting legal securities teams, including filing forms with the Securities Exchange Commission (e.g., Forms 4, 8‑K)

Coordinating due diligence requests and preparing closing documentation for various corporate financing and M&A transactions

Providing general assistance across centralized legal functions

Proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency

Analyzing and summarizing documents for review by attorneys

Working closely with attorneys to resolve day‑to‑day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects

Performing legal due diligence

Multi‑tasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high‑quality work product within stated deadlines

Organizing and maintaining standard form agreements

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Organization – Ability to manage drafting of high volume of legal documents, including maintaining a library for templates and forms.

Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems timely; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Oral Communication – listens, obtains clarification, responds well to questions; communicates with internal clients and attorneys courteously, effectively, and professionally.

Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies style to meet needs; reads and interprets written information.

Analytical Skills – synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data.

Professionalism – maintains confidential information, contributes to positive team spirit, assumes personal responsibility for actions, executes tasks, demonstrates high commitment to quality.

Qualifications

Contracting expertise related to real estate documentation, including leasing transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, and various types of financing and other corporate transactions. Rudimentary familiarity with corporate securities filings helpful, but not required.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Four (4) years or more relevant work experience in a legal environment (law firm or in‑house) required.

Other Paralegal certification.

Travel None

Job Category Legal

Compensation Information Hourly pay range: $40.00 – $45.00. Position may also be eligible for annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on level and type.

Benefits Information Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. For more information, review the benefits summary: https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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