The Legal Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the Legal department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. 

THIS IS A 50% ROLE AND CAN BE PERFORMED REMOTELY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions to legal department.
• Manages signature of all company contracts and other legal documents, primarily through e-signature tools.
• Checks contract approvals prior to signature.
• Manages electronic contract archive, and files contracts and other legal documents.
• Supports company employees in filling in and formatting legal templates, for example completing signature blocks.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries when needed.
• Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative role; preferably supporting a legal function.
• EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software, particularly in Microsoft Word.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as filing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Background in contract management is a plus, but not mandatory.