MHS is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant and Systems Analyst to support the School's Office of General Counsel with essential legal administrative tasks. This is an onsite position with an annual salary range of $56K to $74K, complemented by a generous benefits package. Reporting to the Legal Operations Manager, this role is vital to the smooth functioning of a dynamic 10-member legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation and other legal matter files, assisting in the preparation and oversight of case files from initiation to conclusion.
- Prepare legal documents, including litigation hold notices and other related materials.
- Handle records and data collection, ensuring effective management and organization through departmental indexing and records systems.
- Track and audit assignments, producing legal reports using the Navex case management software.
- Draft and prepare reports, memos, and correspondence, including presentations for the Board.
- Provide support for case entries utilizing the EthicsPoint case management system.
- Coordinate and manage complex calendars efficiently.
- Engage in extensive phone interactions and face-to-face meetings.
- Document meeting minutes accurately.
- Perform office administration tasks, including external counsel contracting and invoicing, as well as HRIS processing.
- Offer general clerical and administrative assistance within the department.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities.
- Facilitate project management, financial administration, and other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher is required.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in legal office administration and system support.
- Proficient in technology, particularly Microsoft applications, legal systems, and databases.
- Exceptional organizational and office administration skills, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently with accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent time management skills, meeting deadlines while ensuring quality outcomes.
- Candidates must demonstrate integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for students.
- Candidates should feel comfortable actively engaging with MHS students.