Legal Assistant

Assist attorneys in preparation of legal documents:
1. Update contract forms
2. Assemble, proof, and edit drafts of contracts, licenses, amendments and other legal documents
3. Draft legal correspondence
4. Assist with contract reviews
5. Communicate effectively with the sales team to facilitate deals
Review customer requests for negotiation. Negotiate basic requests directly, or identify issues and escalate to attorneys for handling as necessary
Maintain state and federal registrations and other records
Work with the proposals team to review and respond to RFPs
Maintain corporate recordkeeping and otherwise assist with corporate formalities
Perform other duties as frequently assigned

Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
General knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations
Excellent customer service skills
Detail- and process-oriented
Good time management, decision-making, organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of PCs, word processing, spreadsheets, and legal reference materials

Ability to work independently, but also function cohesively as part of a larger team
Positive, service-oriented attitude
Ability to learn new skills and gain experience in new areas as processes, tools, and needs change
Ability and willingness to occasionally work overtime during busy periods is essential
Interested in owning responsibility for high-level tasks under the direction of attorneys
Initiative to understand problems or roadblocks, and to work independently or as part of a team to resolve those problems

1-3 years of experience working in a customer service capacity, with a preference for experience dealing with billing, financial, or contract issues; 2-5 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience is preferred
Prior experience demonstrating the ability to efficiently complete high volumes of time-sensitive tasks
Proven experience delivering quality service to peers and members of management
Proven experience working successfully in a high-stress, fast-paced environment

Qualified candidates must be able to pass background check and drug test (including marijuana)