Legal Assistant

About the role

The Legal Assistant will provide support to members of the company’s Law and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to lawyers, paralegals and Compliance personnel, including assistance with correspondence, research, regulatory filings, regulatory examinations, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and process expense reports for department leadership.
• Process department mail (i.e. organization, distribution, etc.).
• Organize and arrange department and board luncheons, dinners, catering.
• Process vendor invoices for payment using company systems such as Serengeti Tracker and Oracle Fusion software.
• Provide administrative planning and oversight for various subject matter functions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of prior administrative assistant experience is preferred.
• Current active Notary, or willingness to obtain one after hire.
• Prior legal experience in a law firm or corporate law department is preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., insurance, financial services, health care) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Understands the importance of deadlines and discretion in dealing with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Adobe.

Qualifications

• Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.
• Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

Benefits

• Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team.
• All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.