Legal Coordinator

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services in Plano, Texas, seeks a skilled professional for a legal department role. You will serve as the initial point of contact for legal inquiries and provide essential administrative support while managing legal intake processes for efficient communication.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly. This full-time position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal department.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for legal inquiries.
• Coordinate legal intake processes and systems.
• Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents.

Skills

Legal terminology understanding

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-oriented attitude

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external legal inquiries, ensuring efficient and accurate direction of communications to appropriate legal team members
• Coordinate and manage legal intake processes and systems, including logging requests, tracking progress, and ensuring timely responses through multiple channels of communication, including Cello
• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities, including requests for budget approval and processing invoices
• Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies
• Maintain and update legal and compliance databases and files, ensuring they are current and accessible
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling and preparing agendas
• Facilitate effective communication between the Legal team and other departments within the organization
• Assist with legal research and compiling reports
• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal department of
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Outstanding work ethics and customer-oriented attitude
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet search, and contract management platform