Legal Executive Assistant

About the role

Our in-house Legal & Risk Management Team seeks an energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with prior legal and/or litigation experience, preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Vice President/General Counsel.
  • Prepare correspondence, scheduling, calendaring, travel arrangements, file management and other traditional executive assistant duties.
  • Responsible for collecting and organizing a high volume of data and information, and maintain relevant databases.
  • Gather and analyze data and prepare reports as requested by VP/General Counsel for analysis and distribution.
  • Maintain active case lists, settlement reserves, and case outcomes.
  • Support other team members as needed with litigation, regulatory and risk management responsibilities.
  • Manage the calendar of the VP/General Counsel, with special attention to deadlines.

Requirements

• College Degree (AA or better) from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum two years’ Executive Assistant or Legal Assistant experience required.
• Prior legal/litigation experience is preferred.
• Superior customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Superior computer skills. Adept at MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Qualifications

• A positive person who is accustomed to a fast-paced environment.
• A highly organized, detail-oriented and reliable professional who can work independently.
• A team player who truly views no task as too large or too small, but instead views every assignment as an opportunity to learn and grow.
• A multi-tasker, who exhibits a high degree of initiative and the ability to craft creative, pragmatic and effective solutions.
• A self-disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits, a commitment to promptness, and a strong sense of pride in accomplishing a wide range of tasks and goals.
• A talented and caring colleague who displays good judgment, inspires confidence, and handles sensitive matters with absolute discretion.
• An excellent sense of humor and a strong desire to help others within the organization.

Additional Information

• Pre‑employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer

• We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans.
• Enjoy access to our fully equipped onsite gym (San Juan Capistrano office location).
• Support your professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Additional Information

• Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com.

Additional Information

• We are an equal opportunity employer.