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LEGAL ASSISTANT - FL (ORLANDO)
Posted 05/11/08
Closes: Posting+90 Days
Salary: Competitive  

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of Vice President and Sr. Counsel oversee, manage and assist with vendor contracts, drafting agreements, letters and other legal documents, maintain charts, organizing files, document retention, correspondence.

Essential Functions:

· Oversee legal filing system and legal resource library, including the set up and maintenance (i) of executed agreements and related documents in network system, and (ii) maintenance of all working files for all agreements and related documents.
· Publish and maintain forms library on company intranet system for use by clients and communicate changes to clients as needed.
· Assist in preparation of legal memorandums, renewals, terminations and abstracts regarding various transactional matters.
· Serve as liaison between legal department and various internal clients for all issues pertaining to executed agreements.
· Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports using knowledge of work area instructions and guidelines
· Review legal documents to ensure they are in proper format
· Prepare and assemble materials, documents, and exhibits for meetings
· Organize and maintain matter and case files
· Online research

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

· Assist counsel with research and resolution of legal matters.
· Assist counsel and other department team members with registration responsibilities.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word and Excel
· Ability to use general office equipment.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

· Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and analyze operations for quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Ability to communicate effectively through various methods, including email and telephone.
· Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff and executive positions.
· Ability to abstract and present significant facts from data and interpret policy procedures

EXPERIENCE

· 2 years p rior legal office experience required, 3 -7 preferred, preferably in the area of contract drafting, legal research.
· Basic understanding of legal principals and transactions.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

· Paralegal helpful but not required.

Education:

At least 2 year college (associate) degree required
 

Contact Information  
Mail: ORLANDO,FL 32801
 

See webpage: http://hilton.contacthr.com/10832257