Assists attorneys by... [+] More

Assists attorneys by performing secretarial work of a complex nature, which includes typing and handling papers and correspondence of legal nature, such as contracts, briefs, warrants, summonses, complaints, indictments, motions, subpoenas, and papers for filing and serving. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Proofreads legal documents. Arranges appointments and meetings. Remains knowledgeable of current legal procedures and terminology.

Answers telephone calls, provides information, and accurately handles received information. Handles incoming and outgoing mail. Establishes and maintains files and records relating to administrative and litigation matters. Takes and transcribes notes and dictation. May be the liaison between attorneys and clients. May maintain a calendar for attorney(s) and assure that complete information is available for all matters. May organize travel. May do accounting and billing work. May review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officials. [-] Less

Performs secretarial work of a complex nature in support of litigation activities, which includes typing and handling papers and correspondence of a legal nature, such as contracts, briefs, warrants, summonses, complaints, indictments, motions, subpoenas, and papers for filing and serving.

Proofreads... [+] More

Performs secretarial work of a complex nature in support of litigation activities, which includes typing and handling papers and correspondence of a legal nature, such as contracts, briefs, warrants, summonses, complaints, indictments, motions, subpoenas, and papers for filing and serving.

Proofreads and finalizes litigation documents. Coordinates court filings and manages case files. Establishes and maintains electronic and hardcopy files and records relating to litigation matters. Handles court filings for the department. Assists in the training of Junior Legal Secretaries in litigation procedures. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Arranges appointments and meetings. Answers telephone calls, provides information, and accurately handles received information. Handles incoming and outgoing mail. Takes and transcribes notes and dictation. May be the liaison between attorneys and clients. May maintain a calendar for attorney(s) and assure that complete information is available for all matters. May organize travel. May do accounting and billing work. May review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officials. [-] Less

Assists attorneys by... [+] More

Assists attorneys by performing secretarial work of a complex nature, which includes typing and handling papers and correspondence of legal nature, such as contracts, briefs, warrants, summonses, complaints, indictments, motions, subpoenas, and papers for filing and serving. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Proofreads legal documents. Arranges appointments and meetings. Remains knowledgeable of current legal procedures and terminology.

Answers telephone calls, provides information, and accurately handles received information. Handles incoming and outgoing mail. Establishes and maintains files and records relating to administrative and litigation matters. Takes and transcribes notes and dictation. May be the liaison between attorneys and clients. May maintain a calendar for attorney(s) and assure that complete information is available for all matters. May organize travel. May do accounting and billing work. May review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officials. [-] Less

Assists attorneys by... [+] More

Assists attorneys by performing secretarial work of a complex nature, which includes typing and handling papers and correspondence of legal nature, such as contracts, briefs, warrants, summonses, complaints, indictments, motions, subpoenas, and papers for filing and serving. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Proofreads legal documents. Arranges appointments and meetings. Remains knowledgeable of current legal procedures and terminology.

Answers telephone calls, provides information, and accurately handles received information. Handles incoming and outgoing mail. Establishes and maintains files and records relating to administrative and litigation matters. Takes and transcribes notes and dictation. May be the liaison between attorneys and clients. May maintain a calendar for attorney(s) and assure that complete information is available for all matters. May organize travel. May do accounting and billing work. May review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officials. [-] Less

Directs and... [+] More

Directs and coordinates the organization's legal staff and activities. Oversees the development, revision, and compliance of the organization's policies and procedures with all applicable laws and regulations. Provides management with advice and counsel concerning laws impacting the organization's functional areas. Writes/reviews contracts, files for patents and copyrights, files and responds to lawsuits, and recommends outside counsel when necessary.

Develops budget recommendations to support systematically planned programs of legal actions or defenses, and establishes controls to assure optimum deployment of resources within approved budgets. Keeps fully informed of all new developments in corporate legal matters and keeps all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and of the progress and results of court cases. May try large, complex cases. [-] Less

Directs, oversees, and controls legal activities and functions to ensure the organization's legal posture is developed and maintained. Establishes legal services required by the organization and ensures that the organization is protected from any legal action. Provides officers and directors... [+] More

Directs, oversees, and controls legal activities and functions to ensure the organization's legal posture is developed and maintained. Establishes legal services required by the organization and ensures that the organization is protected from any legal action. Provides officers and directors with advice and guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals yields the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.

Works with all departments on developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal requirements. Reviews and controls department budget to support systematically planned programs of legal actions or defenses and to assure optimum deployment of resource within approved budget. Keeps fully informed on all legislation affecting the organization's operations and of all new developments in corporate legal matters, and keeps all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and of the progress and results of court cases. Develops a professionally competent staff of attorneys and legal and paralegal generalists and specialists. Serves as liaison with carefully selected outside legal firms and monitors and evaluates their activities. [-] Less

Directs, oversees, and controls legal activities and functions to ensure the organization's legal posture is developed and maintained. Establishes legal services required by the organization and ensures that the organization is protected from any legal action. Provides officers and directors... [+] More

Directs, oversees, and controls legal activities and functions to ensure the organization's legal posture is developed and maintained. Establishes legal services required by the organization and ensures that the organization is protected from any legal action. Provides officers and directors with advice and guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals yields the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.

Works with all departments on developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal requirements. Reviews and controls department budget to support systematically planned programs of legal actions or defenses and to assure optimum deployment of resource within approved budget. Keeps fully informed on all legislation affecting the organization's operations and of all new developments in corporate legal matters, and keeps all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and of the progress and results of court cases. Develops a professionally competent staff of attorneys and legal and paralegal generalists and specialists. Serves as liaison with carefully selected outside legal firms and monitors and evaluates their activities. [-] Less

Manages the activities of... [+] More

Manages the activities of the legal staff. Aids upper management in providing legal advice and counsel on handling litigation and other legal matters involving the company. Contributes toward developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal requirements. Writes, reviews, or revises various company documents. Participates in complex legal projects.

Provides department budget recommendations and assures optimum deployment of resources within approved budgets. Keeps fully informed of all new developments in corporate legal matters, and keeps all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and of the progress and results of court cases. As required, supplements in-house legal staff by carefully selected outside legal assistance, and monitors and evaluates their activities. [-] Less

Supervises activities of legal staff. Provides management with guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals to yield the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.

Develops budget recommendations to support systematically planned programs of... [+] More

Supervises activities of legal staff. Provides management with guidance in identifying the critical problems to which the application of legal principals to yield the greatest opportunities for minimizing risks and maximizing profits.

Develops budget recommendations to support systematically planned programs of legal actions or defenses, and establishes controls to assure optimum deployment of resource within approved budgets. Remains fully informed of all new developments in corporate legal matters and keeps all levels of management informed of applicable new laws and of the progress and results of court cases. Develops a professionally competent staff of business-oriented legal and paralegal generalists and specialists. As required, supplements in-house legal work by carefully selected outside legal assistance, and monitors and evaluates their activities. [-] Less

Advises, consults, litigates and performs trial work, and carries out the legal processes necessary to effect the rights, privileges, and obligations of the organization. Studies Constitution, statues, decisions, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Gathers evidence and information for management decision... [+] More

Advises, consults, litigates and performs trial work, and carries out the legal processes necessary to effect the rights, privileges, and obligations of the organization. Studies Constitution, statues, decisions, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Gathers evidence and information for management decision making. Prepares and reviews various legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, etc. Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit. Examines material, such as advertisements, publications, etc., for legal implications, advising officials of proposed legislation that might affect the organization. Applies for copyrights or registration of the organization's products, processes, devices, and trademarks, advising whether to initiate or defend law suits. Conducts pretrial preparations and defends the organization in lawsuits. Advises officials on tax matters, government regulations, and/or legal rights. Represents the company before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of the government. Requires completion of law school with an LLB degree or JD degree and admission to the bar.

Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. Advises concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, directors, officers, and corporate relations with general public. May act as agent of the organization in various transactions. May confer with colleagues with specialty in areas of law to establish and verify basis for legal personnel. May prepare business contacts, pay taxes, settle labor disputes, and administer other legal matters. May teach college courses in law. May apply for patents. May specialize in specific phase of law. [-] Less