Paralegal - Military veterans preferred

Since its inception, The Parking Spot has made superior airport parking experiences easy and affordable by focusing on hospitality. Now with more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has cemented itself as the leading near-airport Parking Company with 40+ locations at 28 airports, over 2,000 employees nationwide and 2 incredibly strong brands – The Parking Spot and Park ‘N Fly by The Parking Spot.

What makes working at The Parking Spot so special? We have created a culture of support, fun, and camaraderie that allows us to be the most innovative company in the parking industry. As a nationwide business with a small business feel, there are endless opportunities within The Parking Spot to grow your career. Come join us and see how we leverage people and technology to deliver a superior product, outshine our competition, and find creative and innovative solutions to everyday problems. 

What we offer:

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Ability to gain exposure to all areas of the business
• Great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental and a 401k plan
• Team oriented, fun and friendly work environment
• Immediate opportunity to make a large impact

Our offices are based in the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago, but we are pleased to note that our Chicago office is operating on a hybrid work model (mix of in-office and remote work). 

Position Summary: 

The Parking Spot is now hiring for a full-time Paralegal position to join our team in Chicago! The Paralegal will be responsible for providing timely and effective legal support on a variety of projects and will perform a wide range of day-to-day tasks including, but not limited to contract and database management, insurance claims oversight and management and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain contract management system and database for tracking active contracts, renewals and expirations while monitoring contract lifecycle and documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of contractual information when required;
• Oversight of insurance claims and investigation applying understanding of claims management to analyze claims exposure, plan the proper course of action and appropriately resolve claims;
• Assist in the preparation and organization of legal documents such as answers, court filings, notices of appearances, contracts, lease agreements, amendments and extensions, property, and corporate level documents as well as licenses and permits;
• General file management, including maintaining corporate, litigation, and legal files so they are easily accessible and may be retrieved without compromising the confidentiality or privacy of the information contained therein;
• Manage and organize informational documents including contracts, confidential inter-department files and litigation data;
• Perform legal research, as needed; partner with various departments company-wide to ensure all policies are being followed, and laws and regulations are being adhered to; and
• Assist with the preparation of a variety of internal communications, including memos on corporate policies and procedures, board book materials and preservation notices.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Must have a paralegal certificate and at least 3 years of experience with a law firm or in-house corporate legal department. Some in-house experience strongly preferred.
• An exceptional ability to understand, analyze, and tackle complex legal issues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to work well in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing deadlines
• Insurance claims experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality

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At The Parking Spot, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate and seek it.  We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable company is one where all employees, partners, and customers are welcome, supported, and valued. As a company in the travel industry, we witness the power of bringing individuals from different backgrounds and communities together. We treat all others with dignity and respect and stand firmly against racism and discrimination in any form. We intentionally develop diverse teams and relationships to ensure all voices are heard and to foster equal opportunity for all. We are committed to listening, learning, and growing because we know that our work is never done.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)