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Legal Assistant 16241439
Alexandria, VACordia Resources is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate legal assistance, although candidates with law firm experience will also be considered. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to our legal department, primarily focusing on litigation support, garnishments, investigations, and contract interpretation.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and prepare materials for outside counsel in litigation cases.
- Assist in managing garnishment processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely responses.
- Conduct investigations, gather relevant data, and prepare comprehensive reports for review by attorneys.
- Read and interpret contracts, identifying key provisions and potential risks.
- Maintain organized files, databases, and document management systems.
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings for attorneys.
- Draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal department, as needed.
- 2-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a corporate legal setting. Law firm experience will also be considered.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in litigation support, including information gathering and coordination with outside counsel.
- Knowledge of garnishment procedures and ability to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting contracts, identifying key provisions, and assessing potential risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in using legal research tools and document management systems.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
- Strong tenure and proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.