Legal Assistant & Project Coordinator - Onsite

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support the Office of General Counsel. The role involves executive-level legal administrative support, coordinating high-priority projects, and maintaining records and case management systems.

This onsite, year-round position offers a pay range of $26.35–$35.18 per hour plus a strong benefits package. Key responsibilities include legal document management, calendar and deadline oversight, and collaboration with internal and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal or Legal Assistant certification or degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative, legal assistant, paralegal, project coordination, or related experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys, legal departments, executive leadership, or corporate governance functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal assistant support to Deputy General Counsels.
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and filings for multiple matters.
• Support project coordination for contracts, real estate, and high-priority matters.
• Maintain and organize legal documents and records with strict confidentiality.
• Assist with producing reports, board materials, and written communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Research & analysis

Education

Associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred; paralegal/legal assistant cert/degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Milton Hershey School is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support the Office of General Counsel. The role involves executive-level legal administrative support, coordinating high-priority projects, and maintaining records and case management systems.

This onsite, year-round position offers a pay range of $26.35–$35.18 per hour plus a strong benefits package. Key responsibilities include legal document management, calendar and deadline oversight, and collaboration with internal and