Legal Coordinator

Legal Coordinator

The ALTO Legal Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Operations Team through administrative responsibilities, research, and development of legal solutions for ALTO’s clients’ crime and public safety challenges. The ALTO Legal Coordinator is also responsible for supporting Staff Attorneys in managing clients’ criminal investigations and cases in their local metro areas. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role that requires in-person representation as a client victim advocate in law enforcement and prosecutor meetings and criminal proceedings.

This position requires incumbents to exercise well developed communication and legal skills and act independently under the general oversight and direction of ALTO Staff Attorneys and Operations Managers. The ideal candidate for this role is collaborative yet able to work with minimal oversight and has a strong passion to be a part of a company whose focus is on creating safer stores and communities by partnering with retailers, law enforcement, and the community.

Key Success Factors ALTO

● Passion to serve customers & team members

● Strong desire to be part of a team that helps create safer communities

● Team Player

● High ethical standards

● Ability to develop and maintain value-added partnerships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders

● A demonstrated ability to self-organize

● Excellent presentation/communication skills with the ability to communicate with varying levels of leadership to gain consensus

● Flexibility and adaptability to rapid change

● Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment and to manage simultaneous projects

● Self-motivated and proactive personality

● Ownership and accountability

● Tenacity and determination

● Tolerance for evolving unstructured work environments

● Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work in entrepreneurial environments with an innovative vision

● Proven ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment

● Strong business acumen & critical thinking skills

All the above attributes are part of the ALTO culture.

Scope of Responsibilities

● Support legal team in case research, critical event reporting, and client service needs, both writing and verbal, to forward the objectives of ALTO Alliance.

● Communicates regarding criminal case preparation, filing and case dispositions, to provide support needed for Legal Teams for effectively and successfully managing their caseload and serving clients.

● Communicate with law enforcement and prosecutors on customers cases. Legal Coordinator - Market Location

● Attends criminal court hearings and reports court activity to Operations Manager, victims, and Alto’s leadership.

● Acts as a victim advocate and confers with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors regarding the rights and wishes of represented victims when requested by the Operations Manager.

● Advises victims and corporate employers regarding criminal and courtroom procedures and case handling with the support of the legal team.

● Assists in coordination of witness courtroom attendance needs.

● Prepares bail and sentencing recommendation documents for submission on behalf of crime victims.

● Assists in the relationship building and on-going interaction with local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors that belon the ALTO Alliance program.

● Schedules and coordinates Law Enforcement Partnership meetings for the stores on their district.

● Makes retail client visits as necessary.

● Provide Legal updates and support to their assigned stores

● Keeps Legal Management systems updated

● Other legal and broader business responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager

Minimum Position Qualifications

● Experience in one more of the following: Legal Assistant/Legal Coordinator for 1 Year

● Paralegal Certification(Preferred but not required). and/or Bachelor’s degree (Preferred but not required) with a criminal/legal

● Experience with documentation management such as case management software/systems, maintaining contact and data entry/input and alike, is preferred.

● Brings great attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills, as they support Attorney(s) and help with legal issues.

● Must be able to prioritize and accomplish objectives in a timely manner

● Ability to work varied work hours to meet client needs, including nights and weekends as needed

● Excellent presentation/communication skills

● Strong organizational skills and document management skills

● Proficiency using computers, computer databases and Microsoft Office

● Strong research and writing skills

● Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

● A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

License: A valid Class C Driver License of the place of employment state or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions.

Other Benefits

● Basic Health, Dental, Vision & Insurance coverage 60 days after start of employment

● 3 weeks of paid vacation (eligible for 5 days after the first 6 months)

● 6 days paid sick time (each year)

● 12 Holidays (including one floating)

● 1 day of paid time off to volunteer in your community

● Mileage reimbursement per IRS guidelines

● Retirement Savings – 401K plus employer matching

● Innovative work environment in a multi-national company

The employer is an "equal opportunity employer." The employer will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable attending criminal court hearings and speaking to prosecutors and/or in open court?

Are you comfortable using your state’s criminal court records search system to locate defendant case information and court dates?

Are you comfortable following up with law enforcement investigators on police reports?

Location:

Dallas, TX (Required)

Work Location: Remote