Paralegal & Administrator

Everything would be very different without ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. Buildings. Vehicles. Home appliances. Technology products. All of them are made of our steel. And our steel is made by you. Working to the highest standards and putting safety first, you can join us to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of.         

We are seeking leaders to help us transform the future of steel, who want to impact the world with innovative ideas, boldness and creativity.

For us, people who think differently generate innovative solutions and more creative responses to challenges. Therefore, we value diversity as a source of new perspectives for business and promote an inclusive work environment, in which everyone has the same opportunities for human and professional development.

And naturally you expect a fair salary, paid holidays and other benefits. And of course, you are looking for job satisfaction. What else is there? At ArcelorMittal North America the answer is there is a lot more. 

Join our team.

Opportunity

ArcelorMittal North America is seeking a highly skilled corporate Paralegal & Administrator to join our team. Successful candidates should have at least five years of experience gained in a law firm or in-house environment.  

The paralegal & administrator will work closely with our attorneys and other team members to manage day-to-day activities, providing certain organizational support for the legal, tax, and insurance departments in addition to substantive paralegal duties.  

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•    Assist attorneys with drafting, revising, reviewing, and analysing certain legal documents, including NDAs, board consents, and legal entity governance (e.g., formation certificates or merger agreements). 
•    Coordinates various legal entity, corporate secretarial, and governance matters.  
•    Maintains legal entity information including U.S. and foreign subsidiaries through organizational charts, corporate databases, and other summaries. 
•    Provide coordination support to the Compliance Officer assisting with the scheduling, recording and reporting on compliance training and other compliance reporting obligations.
•    Coordinate administration of certain legal processes, including execution of documents, service of process, legal holds, and wage garnishments. 
•    Support maintenance of and adherence to policies and procedures.
•    Facilitate department initiatives by liaising with other departments in order to manage transactions, implementation of changes and reforms, and administrative improvements.
•    Assist department leadership with collection and maintenance of cost & budget information/data, for purposes of determining annual budget, monitoring budget to actuals, and reporting on costs to local and global management.
•    Coordinate engagement administration of outside legal and other advisors, including initiation of new matters, review & execution of engagement letters or statements of work, and maintenance of advisory records.  
•    Review and administer payment processing of legal and other advisor invoices, including maintenance of electronic billing system and coordination with shared services.
•    Support administration of the insurance program, including renewal information gathering and coordinating premium/claim payments.
•    Support administration of the tax team, including assistance with compliance, reporting, or special projects.
•    Organize and maintain legal, tax, & insurance files, including information requested by outside counsel, insurance carriers, tax authorities, customers, and vendors.  

•    Manage departmental organizational activities including but not limited to reporting to various systems, coordinating meetings, procurement of equipment and supplies, and facilitating communication among the staff. 
•    Take on additional tasks, special projects, and other related duties and/or direction as assigned and work collaboratively with team members at all levels in the organization.
•    Any other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Education:

•    Paralegal certificate.

Minimum Requirements:
•    At least five years of corporate paralegal and strong corporate governance experience.  
•    More than two years of experience utilizing modern software tools, including Microsoft Office suite.
•    Self-motivated & detail oriented.
•    Strong organizational, analytical, communication and learning skills.
•    Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Requirements:
•    In-house corporate experience.
•    Steel industry or heavy manufacturing experience.
•    Tax experience.

Other important details 

•    Location – Schererville, IN
•    Working Conditions – This is an office-based position, Monday through Friday (currently operating on a 4-day in-office, 1-day work-from-home schedule). Extended hours may be required during peak workload periods.
•    Scope - North America segment (USA focus)
•    Travel – Minimal travel required (less than 10% of the time). 

What we’ll offer 

We offer competitive salary, bonus, paid vacation, 401k employer match, health insurance, prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance etc. 

Call to action 

Join us and you’ll see your work help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal North America we’ll help you make your world.