Paralegal

The Utz Quality Foods Legal team is looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our team primarily with litigation, but also with contracts, research, document management, and compliance work. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, collaborative, and comfortable handling confidential information in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be located within commutable distance to our offices in Chicago, IL or Hanover, PA to be considered for this opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Support litigation matters, including document collection, review, discovery, production, and tracking.
• Draft, review, revise, and organize contracts, agreements, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings clearly and accurately.
• Maintain legal files, records, databases, and contract tracking tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to gather information, approvals, and documentation.
• Assist with compliance programs, policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Salary range: $80,000-$100,000

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal certification required.
• 2-3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or related environment; litigation or CPG experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, processes, research, and document management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and confidential information with sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning legal or business systems.
• Collaborative, service-minded approach with the flexibility to thrive in a changing environment.

ExternalRecruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins):Introduce yourselfand answer a few key questions to get started.

• EngagingChat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.

• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager toexplore their alignment withthe team andoverallUtz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion forexciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made fromhigh qualityingredients.After over a centurywith a strong family heritage,ourdiverse portfolioof brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border.Our associatesare the reason for the success of this company, so it is important weprovide a supportive,caringand inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.We alsohelp take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives.Ourfull-timebenefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchaseplanand much more.Joinour world class teamand help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.