With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.

Summary:

Provides support to practicing attorneys in the areas including, but not limited to, litigation and investigations; assists in the preparation of lawsuits and other legal and regulatory proceedings by reviewing and revising pleadings, motions, briefs, responses to discovery, appeals, etc. and organizing and compiling responses to interrogatories and document production requests; provides support to in-house legal counsel, outside counsel, Operations, Risk and Asset Protection

Responsibilities:

Provides support to practicing attorneys to assure that the Company, its assets and its activities are legally safeguarded, comply with applicable laws and regulations and do not unduly expose the Company to liabilities
Assists in implementing solutions to existing or potential legal and regulatory issues involving the Company
Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, regulations, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes
Assists in the preparation of lawsuits and other legal and regulatory proceedings that are or may be instituted or defended by the Company
Arranges and compiles responses to interrogatories and document production requests
Reviews and revises pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery, responses to discovery, appeals and other legal documents for review and approval by attorneys
Works closely with in-house counsel and outside counsel regarding active litigation
Assists in responding to subpoenas and notices of violations received by the Company
Confers with Company attorneys and outside counsel retained by the Company to keep abreast of developments in which the Company has an interest
Conducts presentations, publishes information and participates in other activities to educate Company employees on legal issues
Participates in continuing education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statute and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the Company
Maintains knowledge of specific legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and procedures
Performs administrative tasks requiring knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and procedures
Assists in the development of legal forms used by the Company
Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

Skill Requirements:

Proficient with Word, Excel and other MS Office suite applications
Proficient with litigation hold procedures and systems, matter management and billing procedures and systems, level research databases such as Lexis-Nexis and/or Westlaw
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Additional Requirements:

Available to travel as needed
Assists in responding to subpoenas and notices of violations received by the Company
Confers with Company attorneys and outside counsel retained by the Company to keep abreast of developments in which the Company has an interest
Conducts presentations, publishes information and participates in other activities to educate Company employees on legal issues
Participates in continuing education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statute and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the Company
Maintains knowledge of specific legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and procedures
Performs administrative tasks requiring knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies and procedures
Assists in the development of legal forms used by the Company
Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

Education Requirements:

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in paralegal related field or 10+ years of paralegal experience

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

For a general description of all benefits 7-Eleven is offering in the US for the position, please visit this link.