Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Provides support for specialized legal matters by managing end-to-end legal processes independently with little guidance; conducting specialized legal processes without assistance; developing and revising internal legal processes within area of specialization; receiving and reviewing requests for information; providing necessary information to leadership; collecting, entering, and maintaining legal information in various legal systems; managing legal files and logs; scheduling meetings and calls and coordinating with outside counsel, witnesses, and internal subject matter experts; providing status updates on legal processes and responding to questions about legal matters; identifying warnings signs for legal matters; assisting in the prioritization of various tasks within different legal processes; ensuring that attorneys are aware of pending deadlines; and assisting with budgeting and invoice review. Builds and develops relationships with key stakeholders (for example, clients, outside counsel) without assistance by scheduling meetings with stakeholders; providing information to stakeholders; attending meetings and key events (for example, hearings, depositions, trials, interviews) in the legal process; taking and distributing meeting notes; working with counsel to conduct custodial interviews; working with counsel to draft legal documents (for example, action responses, prosecution documentation, basic agreements, initial arguments for objections, contractual language, and cease and desist orders) for responses to stakeholders on behalf of attorneys; interfacing with and providing guidance to stakeholders; and holding stakeholders accountable to legal processes and taking appropriate actions to remedy issues. Conducts specialized legal research and analysis without assistance by identifying the needed information and determining relevant facts (for example, involved parties, statutes of limitations, judges' prior decisions in similar cases) to support legal matters; determining internal sources for document and information retrieval; researching and retrieving documentation and information; collecting and reviewing documents to determine suitability of information for production and document confidentiality; working with counsel to ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws and regulations; distributing document retention notices; providing a recommendation on how to respond to various legal matters; making assessments and categorizing information to provide insights to attorneys; understanding and applying Walmart Legal Tracker and e-Discovery processes; and assisting as knowledge management coordinator. Demonstrates a specialized expertise, mastery of specialized legal processes, and autonomy by understanding the life cycle of specialized legal processes; understanding the scope and complexity of legal matters; demonstrating and maintaining knowledge of general and specific legal areas; understanding and interpreting complex requests from key stakeholders; demonstrating independent thought; identifying issues in legal processes and taking definitive action to resolve those issues without assistance; identifying and knowing when to bring the appropriate stakeholders into a matter; and identifying internal process issues and providing solutions. Conducts training, facilitation, and mentoring for stakeholders (for example, clients, paralegals, attorneys) on complex legal processes by maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and professional practices; developing and preparing for educational seminars on various legal processes and how to submit legal requests; scheduling and planning for events; delivering content to various audiences in various settings using a variety of mediums; and providing guidance and indirect supervision to stakeholders (for example, paralegals, legal analysts).Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying businessneeds; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing oni mprovement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into thedevelopment and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these inexecuting business processes and practices.Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice andguidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; andbuilding commitment for perspectives and rationales.
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Leadership Expectations
Respect for the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associated feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.
Respect for the Individual: Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.
Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Acts with Integrity: Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
Acts with Integrity: Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Service to the Customer/Member: Delivers results while putting the customer/member first and applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
Service to the Customer/Member: Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.
Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Strive for Excellence: Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The hourly wage range for this position is $33.00-$63.00
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
A nationally recognized paralegal certification or an ABA accredited paralegal degree AND 2 years' experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or
otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart's job description OR 3 years' experience as a paralegal, legal
analyst, or otherwise performing the responsibilities of a paralegal as defined by Walmart's job description OR a juris doctorate degree from an
accredited law school.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
A national recognized paralegal certification in a relevant specialty area of the law (for example, NALS, NALA), Relevant specialty area of law in a law firm or corporate legal environment
Bachelors: Law
Primary Location...
805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America