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Paralegal

Posted Dec 17
Full TimeAustin, Minnesota

ASSOCIATE PARALEGAL / PARALEGAL - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The person in this position: Works in the Commercial Transactions Team.Is accountable for the timely and accurate completion of complex and technical paralegal tasks.Reviews , drafts, proofreads, and formats correspondence and legal documents including simple/non-routine complex contracts, in accordance with experience.Assists with contract types which may include sales, purchasing, software licensing, marketing, advertising, nondisclosures, or real estate.Uploads documents, organizes, and maintains digital casefiles and matters.Liaisons with various third parties including corporate agents and vendors/administrators.Conducts research on legal procedures and requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: RequiredAn Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, or 5 years’ equivalent in legal work experience.Ability to keep all work performed and information learned strictly confidential.Demonstrated strong time management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Demonstrated initiative, interpersonal, detail oriented, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and use good judgment in prioritizing the work.Demonstrated proficiency in Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. PreferredParalegal experience reviewing and editing contracts.Legal experience with real estate documents, sales or purchasing agreements.10 plus years’ equivalent in legal work experience.Experience with Ironclad contract lifecycle management system.

Location: Austin, MN

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, pension, and more.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.