Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, the Legal Assistant and Contract Specialist provides administrative assistance to the General Counsel, conducts routine legal and general research, and prepares legal documents and other materials for General Counsel’s review. The Legal Assistant and Contract Specialist has a clear understanding of legal documentation and transactions in order to assist in preparing contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment and other business. Maintains file system for all legal matters, including notices, proxies, affidavits, agendas, ballots, minutes, and related memoranda.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years prior experience in a legal environment working as a legal assistant and contract specialist or similar position.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Paralegal certificate or other certificates of experience, preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Able to operate standard office equipment, including and not limited to, phones, PC computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.
- Familiarity with real property, board governance and non-profit organizations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat Standard.
- Able to work independently with limited supervision
- Able to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Able to work well with others.
- Ability to multi-task projects and deadlines.
- Able to follow instructions.
Other Requirements
- Professional, business-like appearance.
- Good Attendance.
- Detail oriented.
- Flexibility in schedule to meet deadlines.
Compensation: $19.23 – 21.63/hr
Hours: Full-time
Deadline to Apply: Position will remain open until filled.
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