Legal Assistant

<Job Overview>
The Legal Assistant supports the Legal team by conducting factual research, compiling and analyzing data, drafting legal documents / affidavits, proactively assists with escalated client matters, monitors and responds to social media inquiries, and under supervision, conveys routine legal information to stakeholders. The position works directly with the General Counsel and provides timely, organized, and accurate work product that supports effective legal and business operations.

<Responsibilities>

• Conducts routine and targeted legal and factual research and compiles data as directed.
• Assists in drafting formal responses and statements for review related to escalated client matters, regulatory agency inquiries, customer service issues, specific policies, operational practices, and transactions.
• Compiles, reviews, and organizes evidence and other information for escalated client matters, social media inquiries, internal hearings, and meetings.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, including performing initial review of contracts and settlement agreements.
• Drafts routine pleadings, statements, affidavits, and other legal documentation as appropriate.
• Identifies relevant legal articles, laws, and judicial decisions to support cases and to enhance internal business operations.
• Assists with escalated client matters and social media inquiries to ensure timely, accurate, and professional responses.
• Supports employee related matters under the supervision of the General Counsel.
• Conveys routine legal information to internal and external stakeholders under supervision.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

<Requirements>

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Currently in law school or a recent law school graduate.
• One or more years of relevant experience in a legal role.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw sound conclusions.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and procedures of legal research.
• Proficiency with office equipment and software including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable follow up.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism with confidential information.

<Preferred Competencies>

Experience supporting contract review, basic drafting and handling escalated client matters or regulatory inquiries in a professional environment.

<Work Environment>

The Legal Assistant works in an office setting, utilizing computers, keyboard, mouse, camera, headset and telephone.

<Physical Demands>

The position requires sitting for extended periods. The position may also require walking, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, bending, and lifting (no more than 20lbs).

<Position Type>

The position is full-time. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts

<Travel>

This position may require minimal travel.

<Other Duties>

The Legal Assistant may be asked to assume other duties not listed in this job description as business needs demand.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person