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Provide executive-level administrative support to the general counsel and senior attorneys using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Draft, proofread, and manage legal correspondence and documents; coordinate complex calendars and meetings; and oversee travel, expenses, and confidential records. May also assist with targeted legal research and coordination with clients, outside counsel, and executives.
- • Coordinate distribution of executive legal correspondence to clients, courts, and outside counsel.
- • Manage phones and communications for legal leadership.
- • Oversee complex calendars, meetings, and board sessions.
- • Prepare and assemble briefing books, copies, and meeting materials.
- • Maintain digital and physical matter files, contracts, and law library resources.
- • Gather information and documents from departments, agencies, and third parties.
- • Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items for legal meetings, hearings, and depositions.
- • Draft executive memos, letters, and presentation materials.
- • Monitor legal publications and databases; perform targeted research as requested.
- • Summarize research and circulate updates for attorney review and decisions.
- • Complete and file forms and applications, including subpoenas, requests, and compliance documents.
- • Process e-billing, invoices, expenses, and budget trackers for the legal department.
- • Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and agreements; manage signatures and filings.
- • Arrange complex travel, conferences, and event logistics for legal executives.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
