Legal Specialist Senior
About The Position
The Legal Specialist Senior is responsible for leading support staff and providing legal support services for multiple states, enterprise-wide functions, and/or litigation through complex legal assignments and projects, which utilize a recognized area of specialization and knowledge specific to litigation and the company. This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Requirements
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Paralegal Certification or an AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of legal or related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience – responding to subpoenas and managing deadlines.
- Expert level in Microsoft suite of products.
- Extensive experience with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw and preferred experience with LLMs.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a seasoned resource and may coach other support staff.
- Prepares and evaluates legal documentation to resolve problems and responds to regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Conducts legal research and analysis and recommends appropriate course of action and next steps.
- Performs fact checking, gathers documents, researches and responds to subpoenas, records requests, and various inquiries from internal and external sources, coordinates investigation and discovery activities.
- Serves as a lead in the investigation and resolution of complex cases.
- Monitors state and federal legislation affecting the corporation and implements recommendations relative to changes in regulations and laws.
- Applies business knowledge and technical expertise to optimize solutions and improve practices.
- Participates in the management of projects and may participate in negotiations and strategizing with business and staff.
- Enters information into appropriate databases and/or other document management systems.
Benefits
- merit increases
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- incentive bonus programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k) +match
- stock purchase plan
- life insurance
- wellness programs
- financial education resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
