Remote Executive Legal Assistant for General Counsel

Color Of Change; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Color Of Change seeks an Executive Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel with confidential administrative and paralegal tasks, including handling litigation holds, coordinating communications, and maintaining files and records for nonprofit governance. The role requires organizational finesse and rapid adaptation to deadlines in a remote environment.

The position reports to the General Counsel, collaborates with the People & Culture team on labor matters, and supports preparation of

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a legal administrative support role to an attorney.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, concepts, forms, documents, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with corporate governance boards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain legal matter files, board governance documents and correspondence, contract and other legal templates, internal policy documents and written protocols, and assist with the maintenance of personnel and labor relations files.
• Ensure efficient processing of litigation holds, discovery materials, legal correspondence and filings.
• Format and help prepare correspondence, memos, reports, and presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of materials and presentations to governing boards and staff, to include PPT presentations, training materials, resolutions, board minutes, charters, and other related materials.
• Monitor and track filings, registrations, and submissions necessary for nonprofit organizational compliance, governance, and corporate good standing.
• Identify and analyze relevant multistate and federal administrative, regulatory, and tax agency requirements and regulations.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the General Counsel and coordinate with the People & Culture Team on labor and employee relations matters.
• Independently use sound judgment to develop timelines, prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and perform complex administrative tasks.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, meetings, and related expense reimbursement requests.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt as needed.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Color Of Change seeks an Executive Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel with confidential administrative and paralegal tasks, including handling litigation holds, coordinating communications, and maintaining files and records for nonprofit governance. The role requires organizational finesse and rapid adaptation to deadlines in a remote environment.

The position reports to the General Counsel, collaborates with the People & Culture team on labor matters, and supports preparation of