Legal Assistant

The ideal candidate will provide support and assistance to Counsel, General Counsel, and Legal Administrator. They will assist in providing research, responding to discovery requests, drafting legal documents/pleadings, and assist in logging general liability claims.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Perform tasks as requested by Counsel, General Counsel and Legal Administrator.

·        Prepare filings, review and respond to discovery requests on behalf of Counsel.

·        Assists Counsel in providing guidance to outside firms on ADA requirements. Maintain complete record of ADA inspections performed at Company retail locations.

·        Assist in maintaining the general liability insurance report by adding, reporting online to insurance company and closing claims.

·        Preserve legal files to ensure all information needed has been retained.

·        Organize and maintain schedule for Counsel and assist in coordinating all legal calendars.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Ability to communicate well with office personnel, and management, outside agencies, and counsel.

·        Ability to organize and maintain large volume of data and information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Programs/Equipment Used

·        General proficiency with PC in office setting.

·        Microsoft office Suite, data storage media.

Required Education and Experience:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent

·        Significant work experience in a law office setting

·        Developed written and quantitative skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

·        Paralegal degree and/or experience in legal, real estate, and banking fields

Work Environment:

·        Office

Physical Requirements:

·        Lifting storage boxes in normal range of lifting