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Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Care.com/back-up care assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

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What You'll be Doing:

• Manages department level needs in coordination with the broader organization's initiatives. Coordinates internal department processes and deliverables with respect to same.
• Supports on department invoicing and budgeting.
• Oversees immigration processing and acts as a liaison between business and external counsel.
• Ability to project manage larger department initiatives.
• Prepare board reports and materials for department-wide meetings.
• Coordinates department communications plans and manages communication tools.
• Manages engagement with outside counsel.
• Maintain timelines, status and deadlines and provide calendaring for high-volume practice group(s).
• Prepare initial contract drafts with minimal oversight and input from attorneys and paralegals in response to tight deadlines.
• Individual must be willing and open to accepting new responsibilities and duties as practice group's needs arise.
• Frequently interact with clients in connection with status of project work, necessitating a high-level of responsiveness.
• Self-starter to identify weaknesses in workflows, and develop and implement solutions.
• The coordinator communicates daily with persons inside and outside the company on legal issues.
• Works regularly with privileged and/or confidential information.
• Maintains complete confidentiality regarding all department information.
• On a daily basis, handles many tasks independently that require good judgment and the handling of sensitive information.
• Composes or revises memos, reports, letters, contracts, presentations and any legal communication necessary for the area. Assists with creating and reviewing legal documents and agreements.
• Maintains legal departmental files and matters. Ability to open and manipulate files/information in matter management system.
• Organizes department files and assists with records retention compliance.
• Maintains information in contract management system and/or on legal portal.
• Sorts and distributes department mail, prepares correspondence for distribution, processes departmental paperwork, makes photocopies and performs other administrative duties such as: travel arrangements, schedule meetings, etc.
• Assists with new project workload as needed in the area.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Some college and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative experience.Immigration experience a plus.
• Knowledge of office procedures, legal terminology, excellent grammar/punctuation/spelling and writing abilities. Including the ability to type proficiently.
• Skills to perform various PC functions and ability to operate standard office equipment. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook,Power Point, and sharepoint software.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of callers on sensitive and confidential matters.
• Analytical abilities sufficient to gather and interpret data for the solution of legal problems.
• Must be organized, detailed oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Resourceful, takes initiative and maintains good follow-through. Anticipates the needs of the attorney/client and works proactively on assignment based on previous legal experience and knowledge.