Legal Assistant
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Job Description
Legal Assistant
Elevated is the fastest growing independent elevator services provider in the nation. We bring together the industrys finest technicians to serve our customers in 58 markets across 22 states.
Each office within Elevated has local operations and staff dedicated to providing a superior standard of service and now benefits also from a worldclass corporate infrastructure stateoftheart facilities and superior training and support for our workforce.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detailoriented and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support the General Counsel in litigation matters and assist with contract review ensuring accuracy compliance and adherence to companys legal standards. This role requires excellent organizational skills the ability to manage multiple priorities and a proactive approach to problemsolving. This is a remote position but the role requires inperson attendance at legal review meetings in Boca Raton Florida two to three times per month.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support:
- Assist in all stages of litigation including case preparation document management and witness support.
- Draft and review emails and other correspondence with outside counsel
- Respond to subpoenas and other discovery requests/responses.
- Conduct research to support case strategy and arguments.
- Organize and maintain case files ensuring all documents are uptodate and accessible.
- Manage deadlines and coordinate schedules for depositions hearings and court filings.
Contract Review:
- Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with legal and organizational terms and conditions.
- Identify potential risks inconsistencies or areas requiring clarification within contracts.
- Assist with the drafting and redlining of agreements amendments and other contractual documents.
- Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor contract lifecycle timelines.
- Collaborate with the General Counsel to address questions or concerns regarding contract terms.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelors degree required; Paralegal certification from an accredited program is not required but is a plus.
- Experience:Minimum of 13 years of experience as a paralegal or attorney with a focus on litigation and contract review.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology litigation process and general knowledge of contract law principles.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw LexisNexis) and case management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with compliance and regulatory matters is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience in the $50000$55000 range with 10 bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education (CLE).
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
Elevated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
