Job Description
Description
Our client is seeking for a Corporate Legal Assistant to join an in-house Legal Department in Philadelphia. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, and is instrumental in supporting the company's legal operations and corporate daily matters.
Legal Candidates with in-house experience should reach out directly to Kevin Ross w/ Robert Half in Philadelphia for immediate consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Department, including managing schedules, preparing correspondence, and organizing documents.
- Assist in drafting, proofreading, and editing a variety of legal documents, such as contracts, corporate filings, and memoranda.
- Maintain and update corporate records, entity databases, and board materials to ensure accurate and organized documentation.
- Manage legal files in both physical and digital formats, adhering to established protocols and compliance standards.
- Monitor critical deadlines, including contract renewals and regulatory filing dates, ensuring timely follow-ups.
- Coordinate document execution processes, including notarizations and filings, for legal and business entities.
- Serve as a point of contact between the Legal Department and other internal teams or external legal counsel.
- Conduct basic legal research and support special projects as directed by in-house counsel.
Requirements - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a legal administrative role, preferably within a corporate or in-house legal environment.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, corporate governance, and contract processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with document management systems is advantageous.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with a meticulous approach to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
- An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred; a paralegal certification is a plus.
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