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Omni Retail Enterprises, LLC, operates a lifestyle portfolio of digital storefronts and communities including home decor, apparel, fitness products and more. Omni is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support our legal team across a range of practice areas. This is a remote, full-time position ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in general legal support and a proven ability to work independently.  The successful candidate will maintain work hours in the Pacific Time Zone or the Mountain Time Zone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Coordinate with outside counsel, agencies, third-parties, and courts as needed
• Assist with managing the IP portfolio:
  • Conduct trademark searches and analysis to assess availability and potential conflicts.
  • Monitor trademark portfolio to identify and address infringement issues.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on trademark enforcement matters
• Conduct legal research on various legal issues and prepare memoranda providing analysis and recommendations
• Assist with managing corporate governance:
  • Coordinate with outside vendor on annual reports
  • Maintain familiarity with Operating Agreements
  • Drafting Resolutions and Minutes

• Assist with a wide-variety of legal matters as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a retail or ecommerce environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with outside counsel and managing legal vendor relationships.
• Willingness to embrace legal tools and leverage AI to increase operational efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel less than 10% of the time.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment handling confidential information
• Omni is a BYOD employer

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor\'s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or related field. Advanced degree or certification in Paralegal Studies a plus.
• Proficiency in trademark and copyright law
• Familiarity with docketing systems and processes.
• Experience with Xakia

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk for an extended period of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard/laptop computer, and telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

BENEFITS & SALARY

• Salary Range - $75,000 - $95,000, depending upon experience
• 401K with a 4% company match
• Company paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability through our PEO, TriNet
• HAS and FSA options
• Mental health care with EAP and telehealth options
• 100% remote – work from home
• 4 weeks PTO
• 10 paid holidays

Department: Legal Department

Reports to: Head of Legal

FLSA Status: Exempt