Senior Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
Job Type: Full-Time; Salaried

Are you an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex legal matters? American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our Legal and Risk Department.

This position plays a critical role in supporting a broad range of legal activities, including litigation, discovery, contracts, compliance, corporate governance, real estate matters, and risk management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities while working closely with attorneys, business leaders, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies.

A significant focus of this role will be supporting litigation and discovery efforts, including legal holds, document preservation, subpoenas, document production, and coordination with outside counsel. The successful candidate will be proactive, assertive, and capable of driving accountability to ensure deadlines and legal obligations are met.

When you join ACBL...

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates back to 1915. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services and are committed to developing talented professionals who make a meaningful impact on our business.

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

• Administer legal databases, records, and contract management systems, including maintaining information, generating reports, monitoring key deadlines, and supporting compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to facilitate contract and insurance renewals and compliance activities.
• Provide litigation support by assisting with legal holds, discovery requests, subpoenas, document production, and coordination with outside counsel and other stakeholders.
• Support a variety of legal transactions, projects, and initiatives, including contracts, real estate matters, financing arrangements, corporate governance activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, insurance policies, correspondence, and related materials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

You will need to have:

• 7+ years of progressively responsible paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, discovery, legal holds, document management, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
  

Even better if you have:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Paralegal certification.
• Experience supporting corporate governance, contracts, compliance, real estate, risk management, or insurance matters.
• Experience working in an in-house corporate legal department.
• Familiarity with contract management and legal matter management systems

Who will be successful in this role?

The ideal candidate is a confident, proactive professional who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, following up persistently, and managing competing priorities. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting complex litigation and discovery matters while building strong relationships across the organization.

Reasons you will love working at ACBL..

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to support a wide range of legal and business matters.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

FLSA Status: Exempt