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Senior Legal Assistant

Employer
Gate Gourmet
Location
Reston, VA
Closing date
Jan 30, 2019

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Industry
Law
Function
Accountant, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Position provides administrative and paralegal support to the General Counsel, gategroup, North America.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Support matter management system and oversee intake of legal mattersManages processing of invoices for legal servicesReview and process invoicesPerforms clerical duties such as filing, copying, and collating documentsAnswers telephone calls and responds to general inquiries for the Legal DepartmentScreens and routes mail and correspondence for legal departmentManages General Counsel's calendarArranges meetings and department eventsArranges travel plans and itinerariesManages documents, including litigation files, contracts, and corporate booksAssists In-House Corporate Counsel and Paralegals with preparation of legal documents, such as filings, reports, and other documentationDevelop processes to enhance and build Legal Department efficienciesResponds to discovery requests, subpoenas, or other similar inquiriesPerforms legal researchAssists In-House Corporate Counsel by reviewing and editing agreements entered into by or on behalf of gategroup entitiesCreate, review, and update form agreementsAssist In-House Corporate Counsel in preparation for proceedings before administrative agenciesOther duties assigned by the General CounselQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeWork Experience: 2-4 years previous work experience in a law firm or corporate legal departmentTechnical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Paralegal Certificate PreferredLanguage / Communication Skills:Team player with excellent organizational skillsStrong research skillsAbility to work independently and manage time effectively in an active, fast-paced corporate environmentAbility to use judgment, tact, and discretionAbility to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts and draw logical conclusionsAbility to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondenceAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to synthesize complex and diverse informationAttention to detailDemonstrated focus on conflict resolution and confidentialityDependability as member of smlall, cohesive teamStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with cross-functional teamsStrong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPointAbility to write effectively and informativelyAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of sourcesJob DimensionsGeographic Responsibility:Type of Employment: Full-timeTravel %: Up to 10%Exemption Classification: Non-exemptInternal Relationships: External Relationships:Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)Organization StructureDirect Line Manager (Title): General Counsel, North AmericaDotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/ANumber of Direct Reports: 0Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0Estimated Total Size of Team: gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skillsEngaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing PeopleInspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectivelyAchieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:We treat each other with respect and we act with integrityWe communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a teamWe have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day betterThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. gategroup reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.gategroup - an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:

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