at U.S. Cellular in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About This Role
Support the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Department in a wide range of responsibilities, including: i) administration of Ariba; ii) handling small claims; iii) providing support for Privacy initiatives; iv) filing of state licenses ; v) managing discovery and subpoena compliance; v) providing administrative support to Regulatory Affairs on state and federal regulatory and legislative matters and vii) general ad hoc duties for the department as needed.
Ariba Responsibilities
Support department staff in processing contracts in Ariba which include data input and/or research.
Correct any errors and update files in Ariba. Create and update Ariba reports as needed.
Manage Small Claims
Review small claim complaints filed against U.S. Cellular.
Investigate and draft court documents necessary to respond to complaint including filing any cross complaints.
Coordinate U.S. Cellular's representation before the court. If representation must be in person, coach those Associates representing U.S. Cellular.
Support the Director of Privacy
Compile and execute documents necessary to comply with annual CPNI certifications.
Collaborate with Human Resources to obtain reports related to failed privacy training obligations.
Produce and issue notifications on a quarterly basis to those Associates who fail to meet the privacy training requirements.
Licensing/Compliance Filings
Prepare and file annual Creditor Sales and Sales Finance Company filings, biannual state Portable Electronic Insurance filings and the Second Hand Trade In filings.
Maintain the filing schedule for several state compliance filing requirements.
Support of Regulatory Affairs
Prepare and maintain annual U.S. Cellular city and state fact sheets for use with key elected officials.
Perform administrative duties concerning management of the U.S. Cellular Political Action Committee such as check requests for campaign contributions and list of active employee participation.
Provide assistance in logging and maintain reports concerning active federal and state legislation and regulatory matters affecting the company.
Assist in preparation of certain reports relating to the FCC Lifeline program.
Discovery and Subpoena Compliance
Compile and coordinate U.S. Cellular's response to discovery, subpoena, civil investigative demands, etc.
Manage creation and distribution of Hold Notices.
Work with Associates to preserve and collect responsive documents.
Legal Research and Response
Perform legal research on Westlaw.
Respond to legal questions from Associates by coordinating with inside and outside attorneys for advice on such topics as bankruptcy and collections.
Maintain department website that houses policies, contract templates, forms, etc.
#LI-RM1 Salary Range $30.00 - $46.00 / houlyMinimum Requirements
Paralegal certificate from accredited paralegal program required but may be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
Bachelor's degree preferred
2 - 4 years of experience in a corporate environment preferred
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and Ariba preferred.
Benefits
Associates have access to healthcare benefits (medical,
dental and vision), retirement plans (a 401(k) plan with
company match and a pension plan funded by the company),
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 6 months of
employment), Basic Life Insurance (if eligibility
requirements are met), Education Assistance (after 3
months of employment), paid Vacation Days (15 days accrued
per year for full-time/6 days accrued per year for
part-time), paid Sick/Care-Giver Days (6 days accrued per
year), and seven paid national holidays and one floating
holiday, among others. Short Term Disability (after 6
months of employment) and Term Disability (180 day waiting
period) coverage is also available for full-time
associates. Associates Scheduled to work under twenty
hours per week or for a limited term are eligible for
medical plans and retirement plans (a 401(k) plan with
company match and a pension plan funded by the company).
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U.S. Cellular® is an EEO employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race/color/age/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.
