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WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC
Legal Coordinator
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What they do
A Legal Support Specialist works for a law firm, government, or a company subject to litigation, such as an insurance company. May assist with inmate processing and porale coordination. May assist with preparing and prosecuting cases, as part of a legal team or under the direction of a litigation attorney. May collect evidence, reviews files and assist with other litigation work.
$57,920 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description
- Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external legal inquiries, ensuring efficient and accurate direction of communications to appropriate legal team members
- Coordinate and manage legal intake processes and systems, including logging requests, tracking progress, and ensuring timely responses through multiple channels of communication, including Cello
- Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities, including requests for budget approval and processing invoices
- Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies
- Maintain and update legal and compliance databases and files, ensuring they are current and accessible
- Coordinate meetings, including schedulingand preparing agendas
- Facilitate effective communication between the Legal team and other departments within the organization
- Assist with legal research and compiling reports
- Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
- Perform other duties as assigned or required Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal department of
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Outstanding work ethics and customer-oriented attitude
- A team player with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet search, and contract management platform