Legal Assistant

Lafayette Federal Credit Union • Rockville, MD

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and operational support to Lafayette Federal Credit Union’s Legal and Compliance functions. The role supports legal research, document preparation, contract administration, records management, and development of processes for policy and contract review. It contributes to building and improving policy, contract, and document-management practices as the organization grows.

The position works with legal, compliance, audit, risk, and governance professionals, coordinating with internal stakeholders to collect information, track approvals, and complete assignments. Candidates must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia within reasonable commuting distance of headquarters and meet the position’s onsite requirements. The position is hybrid in Rockville, Maryland.

Within the first 12 months, the role is expected to support development and implementation of policy-review and management processes, help establish contract-review and tracking procedures, and contribute to organized, efficient, and compliant document-management practices.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• At least two years of experience in a legal, compliance, administrative, or related professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative support experience.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia within reasonable commuting distance of headquarters and be able to meet onsite work requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm, financial institution, corporate legal department, or compliance function.
• Exposure to contract management, policy administration, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, documentation, and business processes.
• Experience supporting legal, compliance, audit, risk, or governance teams.
• Background in risk management, governance, or administrative support roles within regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, regulatory, and compliance research to support business initiatives, policy development, and risk management activities.
• Gather, organize, and summarize research findings for review by legal and compliance professionals.
• Monitor regulatory updates and help compile information relevant to organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the review, tracking, and management of contracts, agreements, and policy documents.
• Maintain complete, organized, and accessible contract and policy records, including document version control and lifecycle tracking.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other legal or compliance-related documentation.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and support departmental activities.
• Maintain files and records according to organizational standards and retention requirements.
• Help establish and document processes for policy review, contract review, and records management.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and consistency; help create templates, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation and information.
• Track requests, approvals, and follow-up activities; communicate status updates and assist with issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate records related to legal and compliance activities.
• Support audits, reviews, and compliance initiatives by gathering and organizing relevant documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Retirement savings and employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off, holiday leave, and birthday leave.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage under the HMO plan.
• Fully funded deductible under the HMO plan.
• 401(k) employer matching contribution.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance.
• Commuter benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree