Executive Legal Assistant to General Counsel (Nonprofit)

Color Of Change; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Color Of Change seeks an Executive Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel with confidential administrative and paralegal tasks within the Legal Team. You will manage filings, scheduling, travel, and communications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of legal administrative experience, strong written and verbal communication, and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity. High attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal administrative support experience.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with corporate governance boards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in unionized environments preferred.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and ability to configure templates/workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative and paralegal support to the General Counsel.
• Process litigation holds and coordinate communications.
• Maintain files and records and monitor regulatory filings and compliance.
• Schedule meetings, travel, and related logistics.
• Assist with document preparation and coordination as needed.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Legal terminology knowledge

Corporate governance familiarity

Labor relations familiarity

Templates and workflows

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Racial justice commitment

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Color Of Change seeks an Executive Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel with confidential administrative and paralegal tasks within the Legal Team. You will manage filings, scheduling, travel, and communications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of legal administrative experience, strong written and verbal communication, and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity. High attention to detail is essential.