Paralegal

The Paralegal position will provide support to the Litigation, IP and Employment legal groups on a wide range of litigation, intellectual property, employment and insurance matters, related to the NFL’s business and operations, as well as provide legal operations support including finance and billing management, coordination with legal department vendors and outside counsel, tracking insurance claims, and administration of legal department software and systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage, organize and maintain legal case files; oversee and track litigation dockets and internal deadlines
• Work closely with attorneys on cases and legal projects, including discovery, subpoena responses, enforcement matters, court conferences, hearings, trials, arbitration and mediation
• Administer and input data to legal department case management and legal hold systems
• Draft, review and revise correspondence and other legal documents; complete PACER and legal research as needed
• Compile records for and tracking of insurance claims, correspondence, and reimbursements
• Gather and organize records, documents and other evidence for legal matters, including by coordinating with business and operations departments
• Set up outside counsel and legal department vendors for invoice submission and payment, and coordinating with the Finance department on same
• Additional practice support and administrative assignments as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited 4-Year College or University
• At least 1-year of paralegal experience (law firm preferred)
• Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with the following functions: litigation case lifecycle, pleading and document management; legal spend and matter tracking; commercial, intellectual property, insurance, and/or employment subject areas.
• A strong ability to multi-task and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to create, maintain, and leverage a precise filing system for legal documents
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office, legal case management software (e.g., TeamConnect), budgeting and invoice processing tools
• Online research skills a plus 

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Must be flexible and able to navigate ambiguity
• Must have exceptional initiative, judgment, prioritizing and organizational skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be team-oriented and manage time effectively

Physical Demands:

• Ability to manage movement of bulky, and sometimes heavy, files (20+ pounds)

Travel:

• Occasionally, if necessary

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. The paralegal position requires availability to work overtime (time worked more than 40 hours) and weekend work, when necessary

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

 

 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset