Legal Coordinator

About the Role

Provides day-to-day support to attorneys and paralegals within the Legal Department. May assist other corporate departments with projects that affect the Legal Department. Under limited circumstances may provide support to field employees, including site employees and district managers. Performs advanced legal administrative support functions, some of which are confidential in nature.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Department operations, policies, and procedures
• Assist with intake, tracking, and coordination of legal-related requests and matters
• Prepare, review, and process routine legal documents, correspondence, and agreements
• Maintain and organize legal files, documentation, and internal records
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on legal matters
• Assist with drafting internal communications, summaries, and procedural documentation
• Create and maintain databases, trackers, and spreadsheets to support Legal Operations
• Coordinate and integrate schedules for corporate executives, track deadlines and key dates for departments, prepare agendas, and route telephone calls

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED is required
• Minimum two years of experience providing a wide variety of legal administrative/business support functions
• Thorough knowledge and strong skills in a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet creation, and database programs
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of automated office systems, machines, and equipment
• Ability to type 50-60 wpm minimum
• Ability to organize work and prioritize effectively to make best use of time and resources
• Ability to quickly identify issues and use problem-solving skills
• Exercises considerable judgment and discretion

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required
• Close visual acuity required to perform work at a computer terminal
• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping, and feeling