Paralegal

at Honeywell in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Job Description

As a Paralegal at Honeywell, you will facilitate the legal department with one-half time on commercial matters and one-half time on intellectual property matters (“IP”) for particular business lines. The tasks include managing contracts using contract management software, legal research , editing and reviewing legal documents, managing intellectual property (“IP”) records and filings using IP management software, and managing case files. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the legal team and contribute to the overall success of the organization. You will report directly to our Assistant General Counsel for North America and you’ll work out of our Rosemont, IL location on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the legal department by providing valuable assistance in various legal matters, including contract management, litigation support, and regulatory compliance.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT – UOP – ESS

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Conduct legal research and analysis to facilitate case preparation

+ Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, such as contracts and agreements

+ Maintain a subset of UOP’s patent docket using Honeywell’s software-based IP management systems,

+ Learn Honeywell’s IP management system and assist with running portfolio reports and extracting data,

+ Interface with outside counsel and agents for patent applications on routine matters,

+ Assist with monitoring patent budget and approving invoices from outside counsel and foreign and domestic agents (within the limits of authorization to do so).

+ Maintain and organize case files, documents, and correspondence

+ Assist in managing litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel

+ Support regulatory compliance efforts by monitoring and researching applicable laws and regulations

+ Work with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and support on various projects

+ Maintain and educate stakeholders on LEAP Resource Center, Honeywell’s internal document management system, monthly audit of LEAP to identify stalled records, manage profiles issues in LEAP.

+ Help with Sarbanes-Oxley audits and internal audits to the extent Controllership doesn’t have command or requests inputs from UOP Legal.

+ Track working capital, past dues, monetization, update opportunities spreadsheet, and business opportunities tracking spreadsheet.

+ Promote compliance with all Honeywell policies, including those relating to the approval of Sales Agents, Competition Law, Export Control and the Schedule of Executive Approvals, and update Honeywell intranet sites with standard documents.

Key skills and qualifications

+ Experience dealing with contract management systems, preferably with LEAP.

+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft software systems especially including Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

+ Multiple years prior experience of paralegal or legal operations work.

+ Proficiency in English. Proficiency in other languages including Spanish and Portuguese would be beneficial.

+ Strong communication and interactive skills, proactive and enthusiastic mindset.

+ Excellent social skills with the ability to prioritize, work independently, take initiative when required within a high volume /fast-paced, highly joint, multi-national, team environment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/) The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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YOU MUST HAVE

+ 5+ years of experience as a paralegal

WE VALUE

+ Paralegal certification

+ Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field

+ Experience in contract management and litigation support

+ Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements

+ Strong knowledge of legal research and writing

+ Proficiency in legal software and databases

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.