In-Studio Legal Assistant for Contracts & Compliance

Rockwell Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced, creative office. The role reports to the Chief Legal Counsel and involves managing contracts, files, and legal databases while assisting design, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong discretion in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, reading and writing skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in a legal department of design, construction, entertainment or real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Word processing and copy-editing contracts and other legal documentation.
• Managing digital and physical legal files
• Managing legal databases
• Support design staff, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading and writing skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Rockwell Group, an award-winning architecture and multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced, creative office. The role reports to the Chief Legal Counsel and involves managing contracts, files, and legal databases while assisting design, accounting, marketing, HR, and PR with legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong discretion in