Legal Specialist Senior
About the role
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Legal Specialist Senior is responsible for leading support staff and providing legal support services for multiple states, enterprise-wide functions and/or litigation through complex legal assignments and projects, which utilize a recognized area of specialization and knowledge specific to litigation and the company.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a seasoned resource and may coach other support staff.
- Prepares and evaluates legal documentation to resolve problems and responds to regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Conducts legal research and analysis and recommends appropriate course of action and next steps.
- Performs fact checking, gathers documents, researches and responds to subpoenas, records requests, and various inquiries from internal and external sources, coordinates investigation and discovery activities.
- Serves as a lead in the investigation and resolution of complex cases.
- Monitors state and federal legislation affecting the corporation and implements recommendations relative to changes in regulations and laws.
- Applies business knowledge and technical expertise to optimize solutions and improve practices.
- Participates in the management of projects and may participate in negotiations and strategizing with business and staff.
- Enters information into appropriate databases and/or other document management systems.
Requirements
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA