Legal Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to an in-house corporate legal department. This role partners closely with attorneys, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to support contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, business-minded, and comfortable handling confidential corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading abilities, and advanced word processing skills. This is a hybrid role.
Requirements
- 2-3+ years of experience in a law firm setting or in-house legal department, corporate legal environment, or comparable role
- Strong understanding of corporate legal functions, contracts, and governance processes
- Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word and legal/contract management systems
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Confidentiality and sound judgment
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
- Continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to support a small in-house legal team, including attorneys and paralegals
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; legal studies or business administration preferred
- North Carolina Notary Public Certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support
- Draft, format, proofread, and maintain legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, policies, resolutions, and correspondence
- Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories in accordance with company policies
- Support internal policies, training documentation, and compliance communications
- Act as a key point of contact between the legal department and internal stakeholders
- Support contract lifecycle management, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving
- Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document routing using contract management tools
- Track legal matters, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple business units
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
- Nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
