Legal Support Specialist – Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist with the legal requirements of uShip and its fully owned subsidiary.

• Evaluate, summarize, and address legal inquiries and other documents (such as subpoenas).

• Perform legal research and aid in the preparation of necessary documentation.

• Collaborate with law enforcement in cases of escalated disputes.

• Undertake administrative tasks, including the tracking and cataloging of contracts.

• Draft, review, and interpret various corporate and transactional agreements (including MSAs, NDAs, and vendor contracts).

• Support the Corporate Counsel in their capacity as Data Protection Officer (DPO) by researching privacy regulations (GDPR (EU/UK), CPRA, TDPSA) and suggesting risk mitigation strategies.

• Develop best practices and legal processes that align with business objectives.

• Offer legal research and guidance to cross-functional teams.

• Assist in managing copyright portfolios and brand protection initiatives.

• Create educational materials regarding legal matters for internal teams.

• Provide assistance with various legal issues, including business licenses, insurance, sustainability, employment, and regulatory compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Paralegal certification or relevant experience in a legal support capacity.

• Familiarity with legal research platforms (such as FastCase, Westlaw, LexisNexis).

• Proficient understanding of legal research and writing, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality and exercise discretion.

• Proven capability to work independently, stay organized, and document progress effectively.

• Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and initiative.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

• Outstanding organizational and presentation skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.

• Capacity to prioritize job responsibilities according to company needs.

• Highly self-motivated, possessing a positive and adaptable attitude, with an understanding that no task is too big or too small.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.

• Home office reimbursements.

• Company-sponsored meal delivery pass.

• 100% coverage for health and dental insurance available.

• 401(k) matching with no vesting period.

• Stock options available.

• Pet insurance offered.

• Dog-friendly office located in downtown.