Sr Legal Assistant - Land O'Lakes Inc.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
About the Job
Position Purpose:
As a Sr. Legal Assistant within our company, you will report to an Assistant General Counsel and play a critical role in supporting the real estate, intellectual property, corporate functions and general administrative duties within the law department. This position will support 5-6 attorneys and 2-3 paralegals, and frequently interact with other members of the Law Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the organization and coordination of project tracking and records management for real estate and finance transactions
- Obtain signatures for intellectual property and real estate transactions, and related documents
- Order and file real estate documents with respective counties for recording
- Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring documents are properly filed and easily retrievable regarding trademark and corporate matters
- Maintain and update databases to reflect project and matter statuses
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings
- Effectively anticipate and execute general administrative duties to support the attorneys and paralegals on a daily basis
Experience- (Required):
- AA degree or equivalent work experience
- 5 or more years as a Legal Administrative Assistant and/or Legal Department Coordinator
- Experience in a law firm or corporate in-house legal department
- Familiarity with real estate, intellectual property, and corporate law
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, WebTMS, Legal Tracker, CPAi or a similar legal software
Competencies-Skills:
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills by actively engaging with team members and stakeholders to proactively address project needs and challenges
- Actively embraces technology to identify and implement task efficiencies, leveraging digital tools to streamline processes and enhance productivity
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.