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Executive Legal Assistant
El Cajon, CA

SEO Friendly Job Title: Executive Legal Assistant at Sycuan Tribal Government

H1: Join the Sycuan Family as an Executive Legal Assistant

H2: About Sycuan Tribal Government and Enterprises

Executive Legal Assistant Job Description:

- Provides administrative and general support to the General Counsel and Legal Department for Sycuan Tribal Government and its business enterprises
- Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, and conducts records research
- Maintains department’s physical and electronic filing system and assists in editing legal documents and overseeing contract management
- Responds to inquiries regarding legal matters and schedules meetings and conferences
- Proofreads and corrects forms and documents, and composes letters and reports
- Establishes and maintains office documents, files, and logs, and schedules and organizes Counsel's work-related calendar
- Functions with autonomy and works on special projects as requested
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in law, government or related field and 5 years’ experience as an executive or legal assistant in a law firm or government legal department

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $50,000-$70,000 per year
- Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Experience Information:

- 5 years’ experience as an executive or legal assistant in a law firm or government legal department
- Experience working for a tribal government or enterprise, and knowledge or experience with tribal courts, tribal land, or title issues, is desirable
- Experience in corporate law and/or contract administration is a plus

Company Information:

- Sycuan Tribal Government: Governed by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Sycuan Tribal Government operates a Reservation, Casino, Golf Resort, and other business ventures in the San Diego Region.
- Sycuan is more than just a business, it is a community of people working together towards a common goal.
- Sycuan offers a sense of community and a supportive work environment.

H2: Job Purpose and Duties and Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

As an Executive Legal Assistant at Sycuan Tribal Government, you will provide administrative and general support to the General Counsel and Legal Department for the Tribal Government and its business enterprises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls, and conduct records research
- Maintain department’s physical and electronic filing system and assist in editing legal documents and overseeing contract management
- Respond to inquiries regarding legal matters and schedule meetings and conferences
- Proofread and correct forms and documents, and compose letters and reports
- Establish and maintain office documents, files, and logs, and schedule and organize Counsel's work-related calendar
- Function with autonomy and work on special projects as requested
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in law, government or related field and 5 years’ experience as an executive or legal assistant in a law firm or government legal department

H2: Job Specifications

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in law, government or related field
- 5 years’ experience as an executive or legal assistant in a law firm or government legal department

Skills and Knowledge:

- Proficiency in internet research activities and analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent English composition skills and general knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Working knowledge of business standards applied to Tribal Governments, organization and composition of business correspondence, minutes, reports, and filing systems
- Working knowledge of contract documents and specifications, approval process, and importance of tribal specific clauses such as sovereign immunity
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow complex written directions and verbal directives, and ability to communicate and interact diplomatically and effectively with internal and external contacts
- Ability to compose and prepare legal documents and correspondence in English, analyze and interpret complex information, and make sound judgments
- Ability to provide direction and guidance to personnel, prioritize and perform multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and composure, and accept constructive criticism
- Proficient in using advanced level Microsoft Word functions and formatting, and Excel
- Ability to work autonomously and independently without continuous oversight

H2: Supervisory/Managerial Accountability

Direct: None

Indirect: None

H2: Company Information

- Sycuan Tribal Government: Governed by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Sycuan Tribal Government operates a Reservation, Casino, Golf Resort, and other business ventures in the San Diego Region.
- Sycuan is more than just a business, it is a community of people working together towards a common goal.
- Sycuan offers a sense of community and a supportive work environment.

H2: Experience and Salary Information

Experience Information:

- 5 years’ experience as an executive or legal assistant in a law firm or government legal department
- Experience working for a tribal government or enterprise, and knowledge or experience with tribal courts, tribal land, or title issues, is desirable
- Experience in corporate law and/or contract administration is a plus

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $50,000-$70,000 per year
- Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off






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