Legal Assistant
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Bristol Bay Native Corporation is presently looking of Legal Assistant right now, this career will be depute in Alaska. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. The primary purpose of the Legal Assistant is to provide administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals in the BBNC Legal Department. The BBNC Legal Department is an energetic, fast pac! ed, business work environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
Provide administrative support to the Legal Department by producing consistent and accurate work product in a timely and efficient manner.
Understand and embrace BBNC’s corporate mission, values and Code of Ethics.
Review, revise, edit and format documents and forms from either transcription or handwritten notes. Print and proofread documents.
Efficiently compose well-written and grammatically correct letters, memos and notices. Ensure document integrity by producing error-free documents without supervision. High degree of accuracy required.
?Communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals and others regarding the status of projects and other issues. This means being able to relate well to all levels of personnel â€" both external and internal, attorneys, staff members and shareholders.
File paper documents and inform! ation promptly and accurately; be able to retrieve promptly. M! aintain file organization and updated indexes across multiple filing systems.
Demonstrate the ability to stay focused on priorities and successfully perform job duties under stressful circumstances, including maintaining a calm demeanor.
Attend and participate in meetings. Must be able to take and transcribe meeting minutes.
Process and route incoming mail and fax communications in a timely manner.
Professionally handle and manage confidential information.
Maintain the Legal Department calendar, office space, equipment and supplies.
As directed, provide periodic assistance to other BBNC departments on collaborative projects.
Assist with submission of vendor invoices to Finance Department.
Work efficiently, be flexible, and demonstrate a willingness to assume responsibilities and learn new skills.
Other duties as required.
The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and! respond effectively to such situations. This includes ensuring that sensitive materials and valuable items are kept secure.
? The ability to prioritize and organize, work well under pressure, meet deadlines.
? Must be extremely flexible and adapt to constant change.
? Must be able to self-direct and work on multiple independent projects with minimal supervision. Willing to communicate with attorneys and supervisor on project priorities when conflicts arise.
? The ability to work overtime as required.
Education
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Experience
1-4 years professional office/administrative experience required; corporate or legal experienced preferred, experience with Alaska Native entities a plus.
A familiarity with rural Alaska issues is helpful.
High degree of computer literacy, including strong proficiencies in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Shar! ePoint.
A strong attention to detail and work-quality is neces! sary.
Special Requirements/Certifications
None listed.
Physical Requirements
Long periods of sitting and transcribing will be required during Board meetings.
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
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If you were eligible to this career, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Bristol Bay Native Corporation.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:18:02 GMT