Part Time Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

About the role

This position provides administrative and project management support to all members of the A. M. Castle & Co. legal department. Also assists with corporate governance, trade and compliance projects, database management, legal billing, matter management, and other critically important legal initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the management of compliance and training programs.
• Review and revise NDAs, Terms and Conditions, and other basic commercial contracts in Word.
• Update corporate policies.
• Manage legal billing and matter management in Legal Tracker.
• Assist with filing of annual reports, business licenses, and registrations.
• Review and track budget periodically.
• Assist with corporate records retention program.
• Perform other administrative duties as necessary in support of the legal department.

Requirements

General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use), manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement), stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push/pull, light lifting (25lbs or less).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a legal administrative or support role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Project management skills.
• Basic contract review and drafting.
• Database management skills.
• Legal billing and matter management.

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $20 - $22/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (performs Other Duties As Assigned)
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use), manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement), stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push/pull, light lifting (25lbs or less).

Pay

$20 - $22/hr

Schedule

Part-time

Company Overview

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.