Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant (Contractor)

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Legal Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and paralegal services to assist the General Counsel. Candidates should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the function of an in-house legal department. This position requires independent judgment, superior organizational skills, and the ability to perform complex and substantive paralegal work.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:(Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).

• Conduct factual research and compile data from files, online sources, and other references.
• Prepare summaries or brief reports based on research findings.
• Maintain a legal docket to track pending matters, deadlines, and key dates.
• Act as a point of contact for external vendors, legal counsel, and service providers.
• Review and prepare standard contract drafts for attorney review.
• Assist with filing documents with courts or regulatory bodies, as needed.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications for the legal department.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned
  
  

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years of experience working in a legal or professional business office environment and a H.S. diploma or equivalent.
• Legal Assistant certification from an approved organization or school preferred.
• Proficiency in using computers. Must have experience in MS Word as well as proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Good judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently.
  
  

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.