Your Job
Koch Capabilities, LLC is looking for a Paralegal – Transactional Services to provide transactional execution support as a part of our in-house transaction team. This is an exciting opportunity as you will have the opportunity to learn global aspects of corporate transaction execution. No day is the same and you will gain exposure to a broad range of legal areas. Koch Capabilities, LLC is a services business that supports the global affiliates of Koch Industries, Inc.
Our Team
We are a team of 30+ lawyers and paralegals based in Wichita providing full transaction support to the global Koch businesses, from planning through implementation and ongoing compliance. The transactions we implement are legal entity formations and liquidations, multi-step restructures, facilitation of cash movement to support our operations around the world and more.
What You Will Do
- Work alongside the transactional attorney through the process of transaction execution, from pulling reference documents for outside counsel and tracking signer availability, to reviewing draft documents, routing for signature to Koch company leaders, organizing and tracking that process, and then disseminating as needed to filing agents, accounting, outside counsel and others.
- As you advance in the role you may be asked to support transactions by identifying appropriate legal steps and drafting the required documents.
- Input completed transaction data into our Global Entity Management System, which is relied on by the entire enterprise for key data as to our vast corporate structure.
- Assist in identifying and executing on opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
- Other projects as they arise to support our function as legal support for the tax group, such as contract review, corporate governance and assisting with board meetings.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma with 1+ years of experience in a professional office environment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
- Experience in written communication and reviewing documents for accuracy, including correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing tasks
- Experience independently initiating tasks and successfully completing with minimal supervision
What Will Put You Ahead
- 1+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience in a large volume transactional environment
- 1+ years of document drafting and review experience
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Basic knowledge and experience in the use of SharePoint
- A.S. in Legal Assistant and/or Certified Paralegal designation or equivalent
For this role, we anticipate paying $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
Koch Industries creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf