Description
The purpose of the legal assistant position is to provide legal administrative support to attorneys on the Technology, Intellectual Property & Contracts team in the General Counsel’s office.
Additional responsibilities include:
Supporting attorneys as needed
Day-to-day administrative duties
Opening, tracking and maintaining files (both hard files and electronic files)
Updating databases
Preparing correspondence and drafting simple legal documents
Performing other secretarial duties as needed in support of attorneys, including typing, maintaining legal files, managing attorney correspondence, and scheduling meetings
Required Qualifications
High school diploma
Five (5) years administrative experience in a law related field
Knowledge of corporate legal department functionality
Knowledge of legal proceedings and court documents
Knowledge of contract law
Excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, and Access (or related database)
Ability to type 70 words per minute
Ability to draft and revise correspondence, minutes and other documents using Publix approved forms
Ability to prioritize and manage confidential and high volumes of information
Excellent human relations skills, including professional telephone etiquette skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or certification in Legal Administration or Paralegal
Ten (10) or more years of secretarial or administrative experience in a law related field
Thorough knowledge of the Publix organizational structure and practices
Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.
com)
Year End Bonus
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.
In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.
In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration.
Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
**Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
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