Legal Assistant

Emery Oleochemicals LLC • Cincinnati, OH

86d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will provide high-level support to the General Counsel, executives, and management. This hybrid role combines legal administrative tasks with executive support responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, smooth operations, and efficient management of executive priorities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, highly organized, and capable of exercising discretion while managing confidential information.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or educational background in Paralegal Studies, Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal field and/or as an Executive Assistant.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a combined corporate administrative support role.
• Proven experience in corporate legal office and/or law firm settings, with some knowledge of legal processes.
• Experience with LexisNexis and legal document management systems.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Board Management Software would be a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to track data, prepare reports, and support decision-making processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and/or edit professional correspondence and executive reports.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to support executives and clients during limited evenings and weekends, especially when coordinating international business.
• Team-oriented attitude with strong organizational and multitasking abilities, including the willingness to pitch in as needed beyond written job description duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support in a corporate legal office and assist the General Counsel with daily case management.
• Utilize Board Management Software to support board communications, meeting agendas and minutes, and secure distribution of confidential board materials.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare simple legal documents.
• Conduct limited legal research using LexisNexis and other databases; summarize findings for General Counsel review.
• Manage legal files, maintain document management systems, and ensure compliance with corporate governance policies.
• Assist with litigation support and coordination with outside counsel.
• Maintain executive calendars and manage communications across departments and regions.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements for executives and legal staff.
• Schedule and coordinate large and small meetings, including board sessions and company events (with catering and logistics support).
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), demonstrating strong analytical skills in data tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate materials for trade shows, conferences, and board meetings.
• Demonstrate discretion and integrity while handling highly confidential legal and business information.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining motivation and accuracy.
• Provide support to the General Counsel and additional managers as directed, interacting with personnel at all levels, including international partners.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees