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Position Summary

The paralegal in this position will be a member of the Law Department’s Global Sales and Marketing Group and reports to one of the Group’s attorneys. This position will perform factual research, document analysis and organization, document drafting, and other tasks that require substantial knowledge of the subject matter. A significant portion of this position’s workload will be supporting the advertising compliance review process for MVW’s timeshare products globally. This position typically works under moderate supervision of an attorney, director, or manager.

Expected Contributions

· Interact regularly with the Sales and Marketing Department and Creative Services Department to review and approve advertising and marketing materials to ensure that the Company is following applicable regulations regarding timeshare disclosures, registration needs and advertising.

· Provide support for licensing, owner events and other usage option implementation, legislation review and travel insurance.

· Review and provide input for Company product-related blog articles.

· Provide support for researching, drafting, and updating marketing compliance standards and processes.

· Draft legal correspondence, documents, and memoranda for review; revise, distribute, and transmit legal correspondence, documents, and memoranda.

· Research legal topics, summarize findings in writing and file written summaries in appropriate paper and computer files.

· Actively contact other associates to obtain information and guidance regarding support to be provided.

· Compile information and prepare documents for timely registration and regulatory submittals, amendments and renewals and maintain organized, detailed, and accurate records of same.

· Interact with outside entities, e.g., government agencies, corporations, and outside law firms, to gather information, documentation, or data.

· Modify existing legal documents and create computer-generated black-line drafts of deeds, leases, contracts, and other documents.

· Create, update, and maintain databases, as appropriate.

· Analyze various documents as required.

· Assist with maintaining, updating, and distributing various sales and marketing status reports.

· Consult with and direct files to appropriate associate when issues arise outside of the scope of his or her responsibility or experience.

· Create and maintain paper and computer files of correspondence and documents.

· Assist with training new associates, as requested.

· Work with New Owner Administration to provide approved sales documents to on-site sales personnel.

· Assist in gathering information and resolving issues with clients.

· Interact regularly with Sales, Marketing, Brand and Creative Services Teams.

· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience:

· Four-year college degree or equivalent qualifying work experience with an excellent employment record.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

· Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred.

· Minimum of one year of substantive, relevant experience as a Paralegal or comparable position in a law firm, corporate law department, or government agency.

· Timeshare experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

· Familiarity with database functionality.

· PC and other relevant technology competencies (e.g., Microsoft applications).

· Experience in conducting research using Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis and/or other online legal resources helpful.

Skills and Attributes:

· Ability to work with supervision, independently and as part of a team.

· Good interpersonal relationship skills.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Minimal experience drafting contracts and related documents.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

· Ability to work well under pressure.

· Level of expertise/ knowledge to manage tasks that have an impact on business.

· Ability to set/adjust priorities effectively.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Sound judgment and use of discretion.

· Flexibility to adapt to continually changing work priorities.

· Diligence, dependability, and strong work ethic.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture