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Paralegal

James Hardie


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 85000 - 110000
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

Paralegal enables the delivery of quality legal services to clients by partnering with attorneys and legal operations in performing a wide variety of tasks relating to the departments support of all business functions. The Paralegal will be responsible for providing analytical technical and certain administrative support to James Hardies Legal and Compliance Department including case management participation in global legal practice groups administering and improving legal department technology partnering with legal operations in the implementation of legal policies and addition incumbent will manage and work with internal and external business partners on various legal and compliance related matters.

What Youll Do:
  • Apply and demonstrate skills in litigation and dispute support including but not limited to: matter management; docketing; communications to internal and external stakeholders; and management of service of process; serving as liaison between outside counsel experts or other stakeholders; coordination of third-party subpoenas and other records collection activities
  • Support in the marketing and IP review processes and systems including liaising with marketing teams and legal practice groups to ensure policy and process compliance with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Provide overall and some administrative support to global function including but not limited to: research and writing; word processing and formatting documents; keeping minutes and notes from team and committee meetings; coordinating meetings; and other day to day issues impacting the legal and compliance department as required
What Youll Bring:
  • At least 5 years legal assistant or paralegal experience in a corporate in-house capacity
  • A bachelors degree in business or a related field
  • Paralegal certification from an ABA accredited school is desired but not required
  • Experience in knowledge management matter document and entity management systems helpful
  • Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance functions and processes is helpful
  • Outstanding organizational skills interpersonal skills communication skills
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word Outlook Excel) and capacity and willingness to learn new software
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively
  • Highly detail oriented with an ability to flag issues to attorneys and executive stakeholders
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
  • Level: This position works under moderate supervision and exercises a high level of discretion and independent judgment
  • Ability to develop improve document and provide quality deliverables
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Excel with ability to learn other systems
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record
  • Ability to be detailed while understanding the bigger picture
  • Understands the team concept has a desire to be a contributing teammate and ability to operate cross-functionally
  • An energetic hands-on individual with a bias for action someone who commits fully to stretch goals is receptive to ongoing coaching & development and is dedicated to delivering outstanding results
  • Excellent interpersonal written/oral communication and management skills
  • Ability to embrace step-change in a fast-paced team-oriented work environment with changing priorities
  • Unquestionable integrity credibility and character who has demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior
  • Ability to travel an average of <5%
What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $85000 to $110000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
  • Purpose. Impact. Community:Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.


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