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A growing organization seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal department personnel with corporate, transactional, and governance matters. The role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, coordinating contract execution, supporting board meetings, and assisting with research, compliance filings, and deadline management. The position calls for at least three years of legal assistant experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Description
A growing and dynamic organization is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal professionals with a broad range of corporate, transactional, and governance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with business leaders, attorneys, and outside counsel.
Responsibilities
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Provide administrative and legal support to corporate attorneys and legal department personnel.
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Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize corporate legal documents, agreements, correspondence, and presentations.
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Assist with entity formation, maintenance, and corporate governance matters.
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Maintain corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and organizational documents.
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Coordinate signatures and execution of contracts and legal documents.
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Manage contract files and assist with contract tracking and database management.
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Prepare board meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and related documentation.
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Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal files.
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Conduct basic legal and business research as requested.
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Monitor deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
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Coordinate communications with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, government agencies, and vendors.
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Assist with compliance and regulatory filings.
Requirements
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3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting corporate, transactional, or in-house legal teams.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Experience preparing and editing legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
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Knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and contract administration preferred.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
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Associate’s degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred.
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K and profit-sharing. Interested candidates please email resumes directly to chinetta.foster@roberthalf com and claire.marshall@roberthalf com for immediate consideration.
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