Job Description
Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant Salary: $28/hour Experience: At least 3 years of administrative experience in a professional services organization, in-house legal department, or law firm
H1: Join Our Team as a Corporate Legal Assistant at JMT! H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Legal Professionals
The Company:
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic consulting firm with over 2,300 professionals and ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of Top 500 Design Firms. - 100% employee-owned, JMT offers a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. - With a commitment to excellence and a diverse and inclusive workplace, JMT offers a supportive and collaborative environment for its employees to thrive.
Position Summary:
- As a Corporate Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and support services to attorneys and staff primarily within JMT's Legal Department. - This is a full-time, regular position located in Hunt Valley, MD.
Salary Information:
- Compensation for this position is around $28/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. - The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with various corporate registrations, reports, filings, and business licensing. - Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents for typographical errors and compliance with applicable requirements. - Preparation of subcontracts. - Assist with managing database of insurance certificates, insurance policy renewals, and general risk management functions. - File documents and assist with record-keeping and document organization. - Handle administrative tasks as assigned, including preparing and filing electronic and paper files. - Communicate verbally and in writing with the company's attorneys, contract administrator, paralegals, coworkers, internal and external clients, and advisors. - Research and obtain information to support legal, business, and executive risk management priorities.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree or certificate in paralegal studies encouraged. - Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information. - At least 3 years of administrative experience in a professional services organization, in-house legal department, or law firm. - Possess the ability to work closely and effectively across departments and with personnel at all levels of the company. - Excellent technical skills with proficiency in use of computers and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat or similar software. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Demonstrate good character, judgment, and flexibility. - Strong customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed within a general office environment. - Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. - Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Join Our Team:
- At JMT, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. - We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can grow and thrive. - If you have a passion for the legal field and are looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills and experience, apply now to join our team as a Corporate Legal Assistant at JMT.
