Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel

Position Summary

The selected individual will have two major functions: (a) handle paralegal aspects of disputes and litigation, from inception through discovery and trial; and (b) provide contracting support and administration. This individual will also be expected to provide general paralegal assistance, such as assistance with transactions, closings, regulatory analysis, and legal research to all OGC attorneys.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage litigation files; gather organize and index documents and information related to litigation; maintain calendars and docketing system to meet deadlines; attend meetings, hearings and trials as needed; perform electronic research; assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial; prepare deposition and case summaries and other reports related to pending litigation.
• Manage and administer a large volume of contracts of different types; maintain a database to track key contract terms, such as renewal and termination dates and money flows; review, summarize and evaluate contracts organize and maintain contract files; perform initial review of contracts and agreements, for subsequent attorney review; draft routine contracts and amendments under attorney supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.