Corporate Paralegal
CareGard Warranty Services, Inc.
- Grapevine, TX
- $70,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Under the name of CareGard Warranty Services, Automotive Financial Group (AFG) was founded in 1994. Within the past 30 years AFG has become a leader in vehicle service contracts and protection products. Through partnerships with car dealerships, finance companies, and automotive manufacturers (OEM), CareGard has redefined the standards of service in the automotive industry. Driven by a profound mission to enhance the automotive landscape, CareGard has tirelessly worked towards nurturing talent and fostering a culture rooted in values of trust and reliability. Today, it stands as a titan among extended warranty providers, celebrated for its exceptional Google ratings and unwavering commitment to excellence.Excellence is in our DNA.
At CareGard, we are always looking for the best talent on the planet. Our people have an ownership mentality in everything we do. We exude initiative, accountability, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, and passion. Together, these values create an atmosphere that allows us to surpass customer expectations and cultivate deep-seated relationships built on trust. As we chart our course through new and existing growth opportunities, we invite those who dare to dream, who are dedicated to becoming the finest versions of themselves, and who approach challenges with a visionary problem-solving mindset to grow with us.Once in a Lifetime Opportunity.
We are growing every day. Right now, we are looking for the perfect Corporate Paralegal to add to our incredible team. In some ways, we are looking for a needle in a haystack. A difference-maker.The Corporate Paralegal is a dedicated professional recognized for their reliability, precision, and trustworthiness. They thrive in methodical and analytical environments, excelling at solving problems in a systematic manner. Naturally curious and detail-oriented, they approach challenges as puzzles, investigating every angle to discover thoughtful and practical solutions. Their commitment to process-oriented problem solving and analytical thinking ensures that no question goes unanswered and no issue remains unresolved.Lastly, we are looking for a person who is interested in being a part of something bigger than themselves, but someone who is more interested in joining a family, not finding another job.What’s next?
Are you the needle in the haystack we are looking for? If so, reach out immediately so we can call off our extensive search.Top Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and manage a wide variety of contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
- Support corporate governance activities, including drafting board and shareholder meeting minutes, resolutions, and otherwise maintaining corporate records.
- Prepare draft response(s) to customer complaints and regulatory inquiries.
- Maintain legal files, databases, and entity management systems; handle corporate filings and annual reports across multiple jurisdictions.
- Schedule meetings, coordinate correspondence, and serve as a liaison between the legal department, internal teams, and outside counsel.
- Conduct legal research, prepare summaries or recommendations, and assist with discovery, fact investigation, and document preparation.
- Prepare affidavits, and conduct initial interviews with relevant parties to gather information concerning potential and active litigation matters.
- Support due diligence activities for litigation matters, corporate transactions, financing, and audits.
- Develop and maintain legal policies, processes, and templates to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification strongly preferred.
- 4+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in a corporate legal department.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and contract management.
- Experience supporting general civil litigation matters, and corporate transactions is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Professional Development
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company provided Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Weekends off
- Paid Time off
- Employee Engagement & Birthday Celebrations