Sr. Legal Assistant

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal

Job Summary

Signal Energy is a full service design/build contractor providing engineering procurement and construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across North America. We are a values-based company and every action we take every decision we make is guided by our Core Principles and Mission to Harness Creative Energy. We have a strong pipeline of business and are experiencing exciting growth.

We are currently searching for an ambitious person to work within our corporate legal team as a Sr. Legal Assistant. This position is located in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Reports to: Dir of Legal Affairs

Works closely with: Chief Legal Officer General Counsel and other members of the Legal Dept.

Job Overview

The Senior Legal Assistant reports to the Director of Legal Affairs and plays a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel specifically and the Legal Department generally by handling complex administrative tasks legal research contract management and preparation. This role requires a high level of independence discretion and professionalism to effectively manage multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and legal support to Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel senior legal staff and attorneys within the company.
Conduct legal research summarize findings and prepare reports for review by attorneys.
Draft review and analyze legal documents including contracts subpoenas discovery requests and correspondence to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Manage and organize legal files and records both physical and electronic maintaining accurate and accessible case and contract documentation.
Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings discovery and other attorney-related engagements.
Act as a liaison with clients vendors opposing counsel and regulatory or government agencies as required.
Monitor case deadlines filings compliance requirements and escalation of critical matters to legal oversight staff.
Support internal projects special initiatives or strategic tasks for Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel or senior staff.
Assist in contract lifecycle management including preparation review tracking and filing.
Maintain strict confidentiality of privileged legal matters and sensitive company information.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Associate or bachelors degree in paralegal studies legal studies or related field; with paralegal certification preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in corporate or litigation settings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software; familiarity with case management and document management systems.
Strong knowledge of legal terminology regulatory frameworks and legal procedures relevant to corporate or civil matters.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to interact with attorneys clients and internal stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently take initiative and exercise discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in corporate governance construction/real estate contract management litigation support and compliance related matters.
Familiarity with electronic filing subpoena processing and discovery management.
Knowledge of in-house legal team operations and legal workflow processes.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based in Chattanooga Tennessee with possible attendance of dispute resolution hearings client meetings or site visits.

Fast-paced in-house legal environment that requires adaptability confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Experience:

Senior IC