LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

This unpaid internship focuses on providing administrative support to the General Counsel team, including organizing daily operations and coordinating schedules, calendars, email, and phone calls as needed. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient communication and workflow within the team.

Reports to: Lawrence Griffith, Executive
Location: Chicago, Illinois

About the Company

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

Responsibilities

• Handle various tasks and projects simultaneously
• Maintain the General Counsel's calendar and schedule meetings
• Exhibit excellent telephone communication skills
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy
• Reside in either EST or CST time zones and possess a flexible schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Self-motivation and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of corporate etiquette and professional communication standards
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is a plus
• Comfort with handling sensitive information discreetly and ethically
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs and responsibilities
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and inclusion in all interactions

Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Administrative Services and/or Executive Secretarial Services
• Graduated or currently enrolled in a Paralegal Studies graduate program

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working for a Senior level executive
• Certified Paralegal (CP)
• Professional Paralegal (PP)