Legal Assistant - US Legal Affairs

Responsibilities

• Act as primary administrative point of contact for U.S. legal function
• Maintain and coordinate file and records management
• Draft, review, revise, and finalize correspondence, form agreements, corporate governance documents (e.g., minutes), and certain filings
• Coordinate mail, courier services, and receipt of notice of filings/service through CT corp., including lawsuits
• Manage attorney calendars, meeting scheduling and logistics, deadline scheduling, and travel
• Manage legal and billing software vendors, including CounselLink and LexisNexis
• Track historical legal vendor information, rates, discounts; conduct related analysis
• Aid in the development and management of legal budget, as well as prepare and submit expense reports, monthly and quarterly reports
• Absorb surety bonds, UCC filings, and related processes
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation and special projects, such as litigation, transactional matters, and document productions

Requirements

• Five years of experience as a legal assistant in large firm private practice or an in-house environment, preferably in corporate, transactional, or litigation practices
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• High integrity, positive attitude, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional skills in drafting, reviewing, and revising correspondence and basic documents
• High proficiency with digital tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP, Workday, Concur and CounselLink
• Ability to exercise considerable discretion and judgement, including in dealing with confidential information

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant in large firm private practice or an in-house environment, preferably in corporate, transactional, or litigation practices
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• High integrity, positive attitude, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional skills in drafting, reviewing, and revising correspondence and basic documents
• High proficiency with digital tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of SAP, Workday, Concur and CounselLink
• Ability to exercise considerable discretion and judgement, including in dealing with confidential information

Skills

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP, Workday, Concur and CounselLink

Benefits

Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including:

• 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options)
• 2 dental options
• Vision coverage
• An Employee Assistance Plan

Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 annually and an annual incentive program

Schedule

A regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

Location

You will work out of our Refinery Business Center building (LEED Silver), built in 2010, located in Commerce City, CO, adjacent to Denver