Legal Services Administratror

Wayne County Airport Authority • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Services Administrator, at the direction of the General Counsel, will assist attorney staff by providing clerical and research support services including legal research and writing, record retention, budget management and other general office functions to support the Legal Department.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
• Two years of full-time paid experience as an office manager, law clerk or in a similar field.
• Proficient with Office Suite Software (Core - Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets)
• Must maintain the ability to qualify for a security ID badge.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys when directed.
• Drafts and reviews routine legal documentation and contracts.
• Maintains and updates all legal library subscriptions, ensures annual bar dues are paid.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and reservations for attorneys and support staff.
• Ensures all legal department files are maintained and destroyed in compliance with governing record retention policies and procedures.
• Tracks yearly budget for the department and monitors monthly accounting and expense reports; this includes maintaining legal invoicing and billing.
• Manages the day-to-day office operations of the legal department including answering, screening, and directing phone calls; managing mail, maintaining legal team calendars and printing or copying documents.
• Schedules confidential and non-confidential meetings and hearings for the General Counsel; prepares agendas and required documents for meetings, schedules and sets facilities.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

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