Legal Assistant
Advocate Construction, United States
Job Description
Join us as a Legal Assistant, and you’ll be joining one of the most dynamic and stimulating workplace cultures around. Your success will support Advocate’s march towards our goal - to become a Fortune 500 Company and the leader in the residential and commercial roofing space. We'd like to meet you if you’re comfortable with consistent, similar work and are highly detail-focused.
Advocate Construction is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team to work closely with the Corporate Counsel. The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented, highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Legal secretary or assistant experience is preferred, as is being a notary public.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and organize legal documents and correspondence, including mailing and distribution to relevant parties.
- Respond to client inquiries and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to internal departments when necessary.
- Draft and compile contracts and legal demands based on provided templates.
- Proofread and edit legal documents and communications from the corporate counsel.
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents for litigation or regulatory matters.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as the corporate counsel directs.
- Maintain and update legal files and databases.
Requirements
Requirements:
- An associate's degree in legal studies or equivalent experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
- Notary Public.
- Proficiency in the Google Enterprise suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Notary public certification is preferred.
Advocate Construction is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Employee assistance plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Team-building events and monthly social outings