What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Clipper Petroleum?
Based in Flowery Branch, Georgia, Clipper Petroleum has been a petroleum marketer for over 90 years, operating as a convenience store retailer, fast food retailer, and wholesale fuel distributor. With over 50 years of family ownership, the next generation of leadership is dedicated to pursuing excellence in every aspect of Clipper Petroleum.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant who will report to the General Counsel and assist the General Counsel by providing administrative and research support services including document preparation, case investigation, and contract reviews.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support to General Counsel and enhance office effectiveness.
• Support General Counsel on identifying priorities on document preparation.
• Support General Counsel on new document preparation, notice document preparation, document reviews, active legal case management, third-party liability claims management, subpoena management, and contract compliance cases.
• Perform initial reviews of any third-party contracts and identify key areas for General Counsel to review.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Organize documents for court filings and record keeping.
• Schedule client appointments and court dates.
• Maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters.
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
• Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Certification.
• Some related experience preferred.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. You will be expected to work in office, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM – minimum 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
Working Conditions:
• Corporate office work based in Flowery Branch, GA
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Industry
- Oil and Gas
Employment Type
Full-time
Salary : $41,600 - $52,000
