Legal Assistant

Overview

The Legal Assistant will provide critical support to the Legal Department by assisting with a broad range of legal matters, including preparing legal documents, managing documentation, coordinating with business units regarding legal matters, serving as liaison with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities include assisting with legal matters, preparing documents, managing documentation, coordinating with business units, liaising with outside counsel, and ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.

• Education: Level of
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a legal support role within a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar professional environment. Candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of legal terminology, document management practices, and administrative procedures commonly used in legal settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong technical aptitude, creativity, and ability to research and solve complex issues.
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Critical thinking skills, including logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team atmosphere and as an individual contributor with individual projects, deadlines, and accountabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• A team player mentality that values contributing to the overall goals of the organization, regardless of the role asked to perform.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Flexible to adjust to changing priorities based on the business needs.

• Physical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent care services for employees and their family members.
• Financial: Earned Wage Access (EWA) – access a portion of your earned pay before payday, 401(k) company match, HSA contributions, and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Community: Company-supported volunteer opportunities to make a real impact.
• Career: Free trade training through Lee Company University (LCU), paid time off (PTO), and career growth opportunities.
• Relational: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and Chaplain services for support when you need it.

Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At the time of hire, employees will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility.