LOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TN TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE (FT/PT): FT TRAVEL REQUIRED: SOME CLEARANCE: ABILITY TO OBTAIN North Wind Group companies (North Wind) are small business leaders in the environmental, engineering, construction, and technical consulting industries. Our wide-ranging capabilities allow us to self-perform nearly all aspects of any given work scope, providing our customers with significant cost savings. North Wind Group is a government contracting holding entity that includes 16 subsidiary companies: General Nuclear Operations, North Wind Construction Services, North Wind Dynamics, North Wind Environmental Consulting Services, North Wind General Contractors, North Wind, Inc., North Wind Infrastructure & Technology, North Wind Portage, North Wind Resource Consulting, North Wind Services, North Wind Site Services, North Wind Solutions, Portsmouth Mission Alliance, Silver Mountain Construction,  Weldin Construction, and LBYD Engineers, Inc.  The North Wind companies share the same proven corporate infrastructure that has been in place for more than 20 years. This group of companies provides significant flexibility and diversity, enabling us to effectively meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations. JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Paralegal. • Assist the in-house legal department with various business and regulatory filings. • Assist in the corporate licensing program including preparing and filing business licenses and occupational licenses and renewals in multiple states for multiple entities. • Assist in State Registrations and Annual Filings. • Maintain electronic and hardcopy files. • Manage requests for information from various government agencies and other internal support departments. • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is preferred. • Deal with uncertainty on a daily basis in fast paced, collegial in-house Legal Department. • Ability to communicate effectively both in a formal legal setting as well as in internal communications with business and legal professionals. • Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally. • Task-oriented with excellent sense of prioritization, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure. • Ability to work individually as well as in a team. • Apply legal concepts to factual situations necessary to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney. • Ability to continuously track and monitor various reporting requirements and other company information. • Proficient in various standard PC-based software packages, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Education: Associates Degree in related field preferred. Three (3) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree. • Experience: Possess at least two (2) years of legal experience. • Experience with Small Business Administration filings a plus.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.