What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Legal Assistant - Temp position at Staff Financial Group?
Corporate Legal Assistant
BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION/POSITION SUMMARY:
Supports the legal affairs of the company by conducting legal and public record research as needed; maintaining legal and corporate records in accordance with custom, company policy, and legal requirement; preparing drafts of contracts, corporate documents, and other formal company documents; administering and maintaining assigned regulatory and licensure activities; and any other activities as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up and maintain office records and files for the office of the General Counsel in accordance with appropriate legal and business practices.
Organizes and maintains the register of establishment licensures, particularly beverage licenses. Files applications for renewal in a timely manner. Deals directly with licensure boards regarding changes in process, new requirements, or any questions or additional information needed.
Administer garnishments requiring payroll deductions and payment to courts or other entities. Coordinate with Payroll to initiate, modify, and stop deductions and to arrange payment to the required entity. Contacts courts or legal representative for clarification or further directions.
Prepares, submits, and./or maintains required corporate licenses and registrations in the applicable states for Concessions International and for subsidiary or joint venture corporations.
As directed, requests documents and information from and provides information to other companies engaged in joint venture or related activities with CI.
Provides support and coordination with outside counsel as necessary.
Prepares draft and final documents in correct form for submission to courts or regulatory bodies.
Acts as a law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring legal volumes are up-to-date.
Provides other administrative support to General Counsel as necessary.
Education:
Graduation from a recognized paralegal course of study or significant equivalent experience.
Previous Experience:
Minimum of 3 –5 years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, legal assistant or related role. In a corporate law office or a law firm.
Specific skills required:
Knowledge of typical corporate law office functions.
Knowledge of garnishment
Able to set up and manage corporate legal records and files.
Knowledge of court submission and/or contract language and formats.