Legal Assistant I (Legal)

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Ensures accountable decisions are taken at the right level in the organization, and individuals making decisions are suitably informed about the level of legal risk on all legal related matters. Responsible for providing administrative, legal support related to contract management, risk control, compliance and other legal related matters for the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Streamlines and oversees the process in reviewing legal documents as assigned
• Provides clerical services and other supportive measures for lawyers
• Performs a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes
• Follows clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
• Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems without the consistent need to exercise discretion
• Uses basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members
• Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred

Experience

• Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience

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