Legal Administrative Assistant | Contracts & Compliance

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the General Counsel. The role provides clerical support, maintains legal files, and assists with drafting agreements and contracts.

It requires organizational skills, a legal background, and potential travel with a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include managing the Contract Log, preparing legal documents, and supporting special projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of legal experience.
• Associate degree in business or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to the General Counsel and related positions.
• Organize and maintain documents using an electronic or paper filing system, including the Contract Log.
• Maintain CHC/SEK’s gap insurance information and corporate records.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents with supervision.
• Collect supporting documentation for agreements, MOUs or contracts.
• Prepare documents for business transactions (land purchases, loan agreements, etc.).
• Compile documents for surveys, audits or legal claims.
• Create and maintain databases to track operational and legal information.
• Track deadlines for agreements and contracts and communicate to staff.
• May perform legal research gathering statutes, decisions, codes, or articles.
• Assist with oversight of legal students and special projects.

Skills

Legal experience

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the General Counsel. The role provides clerical support, maintains legal files, and assists with drafting agreements and contracts.

It requires organizational skills, a legal background, and potential travel with a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include managing the Contract Log, preparing legal documents, and supporting special projects under supervision.