Legal Assistant

Job ID
131450
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Legal Assistant for a contract opportunity with our client in Warren, Michigan.

Overview

The role involves managing a caseload from initial acknowledgment through resolution, assisting in significant legal matters, and providing support to legal staff members and department leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate not in suit matters
  • Process claims through Siebel CRM system
  • Ability to manage caseload from initial acknowledgment through resolution
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of legal procedures including legal research
  • Evaluate complex history and data to develop recommendations and negotiate case resolution
  • Assist in significant legal matters such as trial preparation and business or commercial transactions
  • Draft legal documents in specialized areas of law
  • Assist in document collection, review and production
  • Search corporate databases for facts, vehicle and customer history information
  • Manage caseload, including attorney communications to meet critical legal and business timelines
  • Document case progression and critical steps in Siebel
  • Interact with corporate and outside counsel
  • Provide support to legal staff members and department leadership as required
  • Demonstrate a mastery of office skills and use of online office systems/tools
  • Make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
  • Provide overall backup support for others
  • Compile and analyze data
  • Prepare and edit correspondence
  • Analyze and process financial records
  • Assist with special projects as required

Qualifications

  • ABA paralegal certification
  • College degree
  • 2 years legal experience required

Requirements

  • Finance experience would be a plus
  • Corporate/large company experience would be a plus
  • Strong written/verbal communication
  • Negotiation experience required
  • MS Suite experience, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of legal procedures and substantive areas of law
  • Knowledge of computer systems and technology
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • High level of problem solving and analytical skills
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Demonstrated level of creativity
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated individual judgment, initiative and resourcefulness


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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