Paralegal - Turning Point Brands, Inc.

Who we Are:

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag® (rolling papers and wraps), Stoker’s® (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.

Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!

As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team!

About the job

The Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Works closely with the company’s internal and external lawyers and outside vendors, depending on needs at that time. Assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. The normal shift is 40 hours per week, with periodic extended hours, as needed. Other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Functions

• Project management and organization of litigation cases, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters
• Conduct research and analysis utilizing internal and external resources, as directed by supervising lawyers
• Assist with document collection and production
• Assembling, organizing, and circulating case materials
• Assist with deposition, interview, hearing and trial preparation
• Coordination with outside vendors
• Drafting cover letters/memos
• Search for and review due diligence materials
• Proofreading a variety of documents
• Assist with SEC filings, where necessary
• Notarizing documents

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of legal/paralegal environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and multitask when required
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of and acting in strict accordance with the requirements of all relevant laws, regulations, and Company policies, including, among other areas, Food and Drug Administration regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior legal experienced preferred, but not required

Let’s talk money and perks!

Turning Point Brands offer a competitive salary and benefits.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Onsite Gym
• DailyPay

Turning Point Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected classes.

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