PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under general direction, performs responsible, specialized, and confidential legal assignments and research for specified areas within the Legal Department. Assists with legal proceedings, transactions, and other legal matters by identifying problems, needs, and procedures. May work closely with other legal, governmental, or regulatory disciplines and a variety of clients, and assist in the planning, research, and evaluation process directed towards the management of the Company’s legal exposure. Additionally, this position requires expertise in Benefits and Compensation to support the development and implementation of competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collect, analyze, organize and maintain the entire array of information, records and documents in accordance with acceptable legal practices and procedures as needed to support Legal and the practice area attorneys
• Prepare draft documents pertaining to litigation, company business and Legal activity for attorney edit and review
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of statutes, court decisions and the background relating to procedures and processes in the applicable areas of practice within the law department
• Perform routine legal procedures under direct supervision and control of attorney; perform routine legal research
• Draft documents that require insertion of basic information and/or utilizing standard format following department practice
• Perform filing and other clerical functions
• Coordinate work with Legal Administrative Assistants
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure legal compliance and effective implementation of benefits and compensation programs.
• Provide expertise and guidance on benefits and compensation matters, including the development and evaluation of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess at least two to four years of professional legal experience in a specialized area of law; possess a high school degree or equivalent; and possess a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution or have a minimum of two to four years of in-depth practical experience, including litigation, in an established law firm.
• Possess the demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions.
• Possess a general knowledge of law firm and legal practices and procedures, including litigation, and the rules or procedures required of the various court and administrative systems. Posses a working knowledge of legal terminology. Be highly skilled in the use of computers and software packages being utilized by the department.
• Possess and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment required to make decisions without supervision and in the absence of exact established procedures. Possess willingness to accept responsibility and devote the time necessary for success in a legal environment. Possess the ability to meet critical and short deadlines, a commitment to successful performance and the completion of tasks, and the ability to work in demanding conditions.
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and to read and analyze legal materials and other data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated expertise in Benefits and Compensation, including knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and experience in developing and implementing benefits and compensation programs.