*SUMMARY:*
Performs confidential and complex administrative work, assists in the preparation of legal documentation, prepares correspondence and provides assistance to the Deputy General Counsel and Associates General Counsel.
Works with minimum instruction or supervision, provides overall supervision of the filing of documents, scanning of documents and ordering of all supplies for the Legal Department.
The Legal Assistant I will work in a busy team environment meeting top priorities and deadlines.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Perform support to Deputy General Counsel and Associates General Counsel in a legal setting.
* Prepare correspondence, draft legal documentation and legal papers.
* Prepare confidential and sensitive documents.
* Conduct legal research and/or analysis when needed.
* Schedule meetings and arrange conference or meetings rooms.
* Prioritize and determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly.
* Exercise discretion and professionalism when relating to sensitive internal and external matters and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
* Must have knowledge of legal documents including pleadings, contracts and associated ancillary documents.
* Assists in the communication of directives, instructions and assignments to attorneys and department staff.
* Work effectively in fast paced, multiple-team environment.
* Assist in the maintenance of electronic and hard copy document management systems.
* Maintain and update confidential legal files.
* Required to carry office issued phone and respond to POGC needs after hours when necessary and reasonable.
* Special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.
* Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government
*QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*
* Candidate *must* have a minimum of 3 years of related experience in an office environment.
* Candidate *must* have completed or currently be enrolled in an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate Program.
* Experience in Cultural matters, ICWA matters, Guardianships, Garnishments, Torts and knowledge of all aspects of Indian law preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office with focus on Word, Excel, Outlook *required*.
* Legal Files & legal software suites preferred
* Experience in creating/maintaining file records and database system preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be able to work independently with minimum direction.
* Able to manage multiple projects and properly prioritize workload.
* Perform a variety of miscellaneous job-related duties such as answering phones, photocopying, scanning, typing correspondence, and providing customer service.
* This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident or injury, and random testing.
* Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $31.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Experience:
* Law office: 3 years (Preferred)
* Office: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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