Legal Assistant
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department. This position plays a critical role in supporting the legal team across a broad range of responsibilities, including document management, legal research, calendar coordination, and preparation of legal materials. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, excellent writing and communication skills, and a high level of discretion and professionalism.
This is a full-time role with an expectation of occasional work outside standard business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain legal department calendars, deadlines, and document filing systems
- Draft, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents with a high level of accuracy
- Assist with preparation of exhibits and responses to governmental and legal inquiries, including subpoenas
- Conduct legal research, including review of Secretary of State filings and corporate governance documents
- Convert and compare documents between PDF and Word formats; track and manage revisions
- Support the preparation of materials for board meetings and legal submissions
- Ensure accurate and confidential handling of sensitive information
- Provide administrative support for internal legal operations and investor documentation
- Take meeting minutes
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant, preferably within a corporate or law firm environment with exposure to corporate law
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Word; working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables a plus)
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and document production standards
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with LEXIS, Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms
- Prior involvement in document production processes, including bates stamping and exhibit preparation
- Experience working with contracts, NDAs, intellectual property, corporate governance, or finance-related legal matters
- Writing samples demonstrating legal writing ability, if applying for the role
Candidate Profile
- Professional, dependable, and proactive
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work and professional growth
- Flexible and adaptable to evolving priorities and demands
- Noteworthy track record of employment stability
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