Paralegal Assistant

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow together.

Benefits:

14 holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program.

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

The Paralegal provides essential legal and administrative support to the VP of Legal Counsel & Risk Management. This role assists in the preparation, organization, and management of legal documents; supports compliance and risk mitigation workflows; and contributes to efficient day‑to‑day operations of the Legal & Risk Management function.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents including contracts, agreements, statements, and amendments.


• Conduct preliminary legal research and summarize findings.


• Support compliance efforts by monitoring deadlines and regulatory updates.


• Maintain and organize legal files, contract repositories, and documentation.


• Assist in due diligence during business initiatives.


• Help coordinate litigation activities and liaise with external counsel.


• Track insurance documentation, renewals, and claims.


• Support risk assessment processes and prepare related documentation.


• Assist with data privacy and security compliance workflows.


• Monitor key dates to ensure timely compliance actions.


• Prepare presentations, summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.


• Serve as a coordination point for internal legal support needs.

Educational and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program (or equivalent experience).


• 1–3 years of paralegal experience, ideally in corporate or compliance settings.


• Familiarity with state, federal, and industry‑specific regulatory requirements. 


• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.


• High degree of integrity and professionalism.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.


• Collaborative working style across teams.


• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.