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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to fill a Paralegal role providing executive-level legal and compliance support. This position partners closely with leadership to deliver comprehensive legal, compliance, risk management, and executive assistance across the organization.

The Paralegal serves as a trusted advisor, supporting key functions including contract administration, regulatory compliance, insurance and claims management, corporate governance, and real estate planning initiatives. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex matters while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

This newly created role supports continued development within the Morris Group. This role is a highly visible, detail-driven role ideal for a proactive paralegal who thrives in an in-house environment and enjoys working at the intersection of legal, operational, and executive decision-making.

What You Will Contribute:

• Serve as the internal "gatekeeper" for Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and vendor contracts, ensuring appropriate protections are in place before business commitments are finalized
  
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including tracking execution dates, renewals, expirations, and obligations.
  
• Review and manage all company agreements, including customer, vendor, and partner contracts
  
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel as necessary and maintain accurate and organized document management systems.
  
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters, including monitoring deadlines and preparing supporting documentation.
  
• Support the initiatives for the Company's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
  
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters, including monitoring deadlines and preparing supporting documentation.
  
• Support the administration of the company's insurance programs, assisting with renewals by coordinating with brokers, outside counsel and internal stakeholders and managing policies, certificates of insurance, and endorsements.
  
• Assist with claims management, including preparing claim notices, gathering supporting documentation, and coordinating with insurers, brokers and internal teams.
  
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Company, insurance brokers, carriers, and legal counsel
  
• Assist leadership with facility planning initiatives, including expansions, lease renewals, and site evaluations
  
• Review, summarize and manage all commercial leases and property-related agreements.
  
• Support documentation and due diligence for potential real estate transactions.
  
• Support executive leadership with governance-related initiatives and special projects
  
• Prepare correspondence, summaries, reports, and presentations for executive review
  
• Handle sensitive executive leadership, legal, and real estate information with discretion and confidentiality
  

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required
  

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 3-5 Years of experience supporting executive-level leaders
  
• Background in an in-house corporate paralegal role strongly preferred
  
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, transaction support
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  
• Exceptionally Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates a high level of precision and judgment, identifying conflicting indemnity provisions, missing insurance endorsements, and nuanced contractual risks before they impact executive decision-making or business operations.
  
• Technically Savvy: Confidently reviews and interprets technical documentation, including cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable information for leadership. Familiarity with employment-based immigration processes.
  
• Proactive and Strategic: Anticipates legal, compliance, insurance, and operational risks and independently implements documentation, controls, and processes to mitigate exposure before issues arise.
  
• Highly Discreet and Trusted: Manages sensitive executive, ownership, legal, and real estate information with absolute confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  
• Organized and Accountable: Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple high-impact workstreams, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and follow-through while supporting ownership and executive leadership.
  

What's in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary
  
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
  
• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
  
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Employee appreciation events and perks
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
  
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
  
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
  
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
  
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
  
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.
  

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.
  
• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.
  
• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
  
• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.



Job Requisition #: 1672C (Windsor, CT)