U.S. Cellular
Paralegal - (Job Number: LEG000030)
PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 629490
- Support department staff in processing contracts in Ariba which include data input and/or research.
- Correct any errors and update files in Ariba. Create and update Ariba reports as needed.
- Review small claim complaints filed against U.S. Cellular.
- Investigate and draft court documents necessary to respond to complaint including filing any cross complaints.
- Coordinate U.S. Cellular's representation before the court. If representation must be in person, coach those Associates representing U.S. Cellular.
- Compile and execute documents necessary to comply with annual CPNI certifications.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to obtain reports related to failed privacy training obligations.
- Produce and issue notifications on a quarterly basis to those Associates who fail to meet the privacy training requirements.
- Prepare and file annual Creditor Sales and Sales Finance Company filings, biannual state Portable Electronic Insurance filings and the Second Hand Trade In filings.
- Maintain the filing schedule for several state compliance filing requirements.
- Prepare and maintain annual U.S. Cellular city and state fact sheets for use with key elected officials.
- Perform administrative duties concerning management of the U.S. Cellular Political Action Committee such as check requests for campaign contributions and list of active employee participation.
- Provide assistance in logging and maintain reports concerning active federal and state legislation and regulatory matters affecting the company.
- Assist in preparation of certain reports relating to the FCC Lifeline program.
- Discovery and Subpoena Compliance
- Compile and coordinate U.S. Cellular’s response to discovery, subpoena, civil investigative demands, etc.
- Manage creation and distribution of Hold Notices.
- Work with Associates to preserve and collect responsive documents.
- Perform legal research on Westlaw.
- Respond to legal questions from Associates by coordinating with inside and outside attorneys for advice on such topics as bankruptcy and collections.
- Maintain department website that houses policies, contract templates, forms, etc.
- Paralegal certificate from accredited paralegal program required but may be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 - 4 years of experience in a corporate environment preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and Ariba preferred.
!*!Support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department in a wide range of responsibilities, including: i) administration of Ariba; ii) handling small claims; iii) providing support for Privacy initiatives; iv) filing of state licenses ; v) managing discovery and subpoena compliance; v) providing administrative support to Regulatory Affairs on state and federal regulatory and legislative matters and vii) general ad hoc duties for the department as needed.
Ariba Responsibilities
Manage Small Claims
Support the Director of Privacy
Licensing/Compliance Filings
Support of Regulatory Affairs
Legal Research and Response
#LI-RM1 Salary Range $30.00 - $46.00 / houly
!*!About the company
United States Cellular Corporation, doing business as UScellular, is an American mobile network operator.