Legal Project Assistant
POSITION
Summary:
This position supports the legal staff by assisting various members of the legal department with a variety of tasks and projects.
The Project Assistant will also complete legal tasks delegated to them by lawyers and paralegals.
These tasks may include correspondence or document preparation, including estoppels, default letters, and transactional documents.
Other duties may include gathering information, organizing files, filling out legal forms, updating spreadsheets, and performing data entry.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Perform legal and administrative tasks assigned by Legal Department.
- Prepare and respond to written correspondence including, but not limited to, memos, minutes, form letters, spreadsheets, and reports, as needed.
- Prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex documents.
- Support team members in assigned project-based work for legal department.
- Organize, file, and track legal documents and maintains files.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve inquiries and requests for information.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage others and establish rapport.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with all levels within the organization, and with guests, franchisees, and suppliers.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, adjust to sudden changes in workflow, and maintain high quality standards.
- Must be self-motivated with highest level of personal integrity, judgment, and credibility.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries.
- Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.
Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and internet software, including databases.
- Three to five years of related experience including familiarity with real estate and legal jargon.
- Preferred:
law firm/corporate setting, QSR, or convenience industry experience.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to travel may be required to attend off-site training, meetings, and seminars.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location, which may be restricted to the employee s workstation.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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