Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include typing, filing, answering phones, completing intakes, drafting correspondence and mailing court notices to clients. Use various online tools to search court records, record and keep track of all court appearances on the daily office calendar. Open and close client case files as needed and perform other office-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires secretarial skills, knowledge of legal procedures, and experience using Microsoft Office 365 programs. Flexibility, independence, and confidence to work well under pressure. Must be culturally sensitive, well organized and a self-starter. Candidates for this position must also be comfortable using technology, learning new procedures and work well with the public.
SALARY:
$40, 000 - $50,000. Salary is negotiable and dependent upon qualifications.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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