Paralegal Associate - Legal & Risk Support

Gray; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an Associate Paralegal to support the legal and risk management team with administrative and paralegal duties in a fast-growing office.

The ideal candidate has at least an associate’s degree or higher and one to two years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm, construction or engineering setting, plus solid computer skills and excellent communication. This in-office role requires a proactive, team-oriented, detail-focused individual who can

Qualifications

• At least an associate’s degree or higher from a college or university; and/or one to two years of experience in a paralegal role either for a company or a law firm.
• Experience in a law firm, construction or engineering firm is highly preferred, but not required.
• Must possess basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, software, and e-mail. The selected candidate will have excellent communication skills.
• Must be physically present in the Lexington office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the legal/risk management team in drafting and tracking notices and letters.
• Provide administrative and substantive support with planning Board and Shareholder meetings.
• Organize and maintain file system of legal and risk management templates and SOPs and assist to publish updated and new processes for the group.
• Analyze current processes of the legal/risk management group and suggest/drive process improvements or changes.
• Act as the primary in-office representation for the legal/risk management teams; including greeting department visitors, handling incoming communications, and serving as central point of contact for administrative inquiries.
• Process mail daily, including scanning, logging, and distributing notices of furnishings and other correspondence to the appropriate internal teams.
• Support the legal and risk management team with administrative tasks, including but not limited to completing and submitting expense reports and time sheets, and calendaring team meetings, as requested.
• Receive, review, approve, and track legal invoices. Evaluates process improvements and ways to reduce overall legal spend.
• Manage corporate registrations and support licensing and corporate compliance efforts as assigned.
• Prepare and coordinate content and presentation materials for internal trainings and meetings.
• While this role has an administrative component, there will be opportunities for special projects, learning, and growth to support a fast-growing group.
• Work with other members of the legal/risk management team on special projects and initiatives.
• Meet time sensitive deadlines with accuracy while maintaining a high degree of customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of day-to-day business activities.
• Independently answer questions and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel on behalf of those who he/she supports.
• May attend meetings or calls on behalf of the others within the legal and risk management team, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email client

Job description

Gray Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an Associate Paralegal to support the legal and risk management team with administrative and paralegal duties in a fast-growing office.

The ideal candidate has at least an associate’s degree or higher and one to two years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm, construction or engineering setting, plus solid computer skills and excellent communication. This in-office role requires a proactive, team-oriented, detail-focused individual who can