Legal Assistant (ID# 5127)
hace 11 días
Glen Cove
Legal Assistant / Contract Administrator (Temporary with Potential for Permanent Hire) Location: Glen Cove, NY (100% Onsite) Schedule: Preferred 4 days/week (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 30-minute lunch) Compensation: $30–$40/hour Duration: Ongoing Temporary Assignment with Potential for Long-Term or Temp-to-Perm Conversion Start Date: ASAP About the Opportunit yAn established engineering firm in Glen Cove, NY is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Contract Administrator to support its in-house legal department. This is an immediate need and an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys contract administration, document management, and legal operations support .The assignment is expected to last at least 1–2 months and could continue significantly longer, with the potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right candidate .This role supports Corporate Counsel and the VP of Administration and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working independently . Key Responsibiliti • esAdminister customer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and legal documentati, • onReview, edit, amend, and proofread contracts and legal corresponden, • ceTrack contracts and legal documents through all stages of review and approv, • alMaintain status reports and monitor key deadlin, • esCoordinate document routing, approvals, and signature collecti, • onMaintain electronic and physical legal filing syste, • msOrganize project files and supporting documentati, • onManage legal communications with internal and external stakeholde, • rsSupport calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordinati, • onTake and distribute meeting minut, • esProvide general administrative support to the legal department as need ed Qualificati • ons2+ years of legal administrative, contract administration, paralegal, or related experie, • nceExperience supporting legal departments, in-house counsel, or law fi, • rmsStrong understanding of contracts and legal documentat, • ionExcellent organizational skills and attention to det, • ailStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Ex, • celAbility to manage deadlines and work independen, • tlyExcellent written and verbal communication ski lls Ideal Backgro • undsLegal Assis, • tantParal, • egalContract Administr, • atorCorporate Legal Support Professi, • onalLaw Firm Legal Assistant with strong document and deadline management experi ence Important Location Requir ementThis position is 100% onsite in Glen Cove , NY.The client places significant emphasis on commute time and strongly prefers candidates whose daily commute is approximately 30 minutes or less. Candidates residing in Nassau County, Northeast Queens, and portions of Western Suffolk County are likely to be the best geographic fit. Why Consider This Opport • unity?Immediate, • startStable ongoing assignment with potential for long-term empl, • oymentOpportunity to work closely with in-house counsel and company lead, • ershipDiverse contract administration and legal operations expe, • rienceStrong possibility for expanded responsibilities and long-term retention for a successful per former We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are enco uraged.