Franchise/Corporate Paralegal

Franchise/Corporate Paralegal  

Who are we and what do we do?          

Fruit was just the beginning. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve evolved over 25+ years into an industry leader and modern gifting destination for celebrating the moments that matter. In addition to a robust online e-commerce hub, our vast retail footprint includes nearly 1,000 locally owned and operated franchise locations globally.       

With offerings that go beyond our iconic fresh fruit bouquets to include baked treats, fresh flowers, dessert boards, platters, and more, our vast collection of delicious treats and innovative gifts are perfect for treating yourself and others.       

No matter the occasion or moment, there’s an edible® for that.        

Through all our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps:         

• Our promise– Experiences that WOW.  
• Our products–Remarkably fresh.  
• Our places– Interactive and creative.  
• Our People– Create special memories.      
• Our purpose–To celebrate what’s good in life

Purpose :   

As a paralegal you will work on a small in-house legal team, playing a key role in helping lawyers with various tasks related to legal research, documentation, client communication, and administrative duties.

Location:

This position will work onsite out of our home office in Sandy Springs, GA Monday-Thursday, with work from home flexibility on Fridays.  

What that looks like day to day:  

• Supporting the team by drafting legal documents for attorney's approval and use, by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; maintaining a document control system
• Assist with merger and acquisition due diligence
• Research law sources by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
• Maintains database by keeping up with data entry, organizing document control; designing retrieval systems; summarizing, coding, and storing documents; updating system
• Completes real and personal property transactions by inventorying and appraising assets; arranging sales; establishing payment mechanisms
• Some litigation support as business and team needs arise 

Requirements:  

• 5-8 years of experience as a paralegal in a legal setting
• Proven experience in preparing legal documents, including drafting, proofreading, and managing document control systems
• Experience in franchising or corporate transactions strongly preferred (will consider related areas of expertise and a strong interest in mastering these areas)
• Ability to demonstrate your strong research and analytical skills 
• Proficiency in preparing legal documents, including identifying appropriate forms and formats, producing text, proofreading, and maintaining a document control system
• Experience in generating and maintaining case status reports and logs
• Bachelor's degree required. Degrees in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, English, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, or related fields are welcome

Essential Competencies:  

• Ability to identify and analyze applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
• Skills in managing files and documents, including organizing, coding, and storing documents
• Meticulous attention to detail in document preparation, proofreading, and maintaining accurate records
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, maintain schedules, and ensure timely completion of duties
• Competence in addressing and resolving issues that arise during legal processes and transactions
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills 
• Great attitude and collaborator amongst team 

What We Offer:    

• Onsite work environment fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership.    
• The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future.   
• Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication.  
• Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more.  
• Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work-life balance.  

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.