Position: Legal Assistant

Department: Legal

Reports to: Manager of Legal Services

This Legal Assistant supports the Central Florida Expressway (CFX) Legal Department, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Manager of Legal Services conducting research, preparing legal documents, gathering and analyzing information, editing and proofing contracts and agreements, and anticipating needs of the department.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement office procedures as directed by the General Counsel and Manager of Legal Services.

• Prepare departmental correspondence, documents, and contracts for review by staff attorneys.

• Review, proof and format legal memoranda, contracts and other transactional documents.

• Formats, edits, compiles and provides technical support any agenda items, including documents, contracts, maps or attachments, that are submitted for review and approval to the CFX Board for their consideration.

• Assist in the audit and process all monthly Legal invoices for the department.

• Assists in the coordination of Expressway Authority Board committee meetings and

Activities when appropriate.

• Assists in the review and processing of utility permits and temporary rights of entry, including maintaining a log of any such documents received and reviewed by the General Counsel or their designee.

• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and schedules appointments.

• Research and compile data for completion of basic legal forms and documents.

• Ensure top quality production of all correspondence, documents, and communications.

• Assist in the coordination of Expressway Authority Board committee meetings and activities; facilitates the implementation of Board recommendations.

• Compile and edit contracts, lease and other agreements.

• Analyze and compile data, secures relevant information, research Florida Statutes, County Codes and other references for the development of legal documents.

• Coordinate and complete administrative projects which may be of a confidential nature.

• Maintain, organize and update files and records.

• Provide administrative support for any committee established and maintained by the department, including board committees.

• Record, transcribe and prepares written reports or written notes/formal minutes from meetings.

• Utilize in-house software for contracts/purchasing data.

• Ensure requests are handled in a timely manner.

• Interact with staff members, consultants, Judges, Attorneys and the general public.

• Provide assistance on special projects.

• Serve as the record coordinator for the Legal Department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to interact with CFX personnel in a professional and cordial manner.

• Strong MSOffice and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills and the ability to compose correspondence.

• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.

• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications:

• AA degree and four years of legal administrative or paralegal; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, or experience.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Orlando, FL 32807 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL 32807