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I. Job Summary

As a Legal Assistant within WM's Legal Department, you play a vital role in keeping our team running smoothly and effectively. You provide proactive administrative and litigation support that allows our attorneys to focus on delivering strong outcomes for the business. You'll thrive in this role by staying organized, anticipating needs, and managing multiple priorities with confidence and sound judgment. You take pride in getting the details right, and you understand how your work connects to the bigger picture of supporting a high-performing legal team.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Attorney & Litigation Support

• Provides administrative support to legal counsel, including correspondence, scheduling, and file management.

• Coordinates with outside counsel on scheduling and case-related logistics.

• Assists in preparing exhibits and materials for legal filings, hearings, and depositions.

• Tracks litigation deadlines and assists with the litigation settlement process.

• Responds to subpoenas and requests for company records or information from outside counsel and internal attorneys.

Matter Management & Operations

• Creates and manages legal matters using the company's legal matter management software.

• Drafts, proofreads, and edits correspondence, memos, and reports.

• Arranges department travel and submits department expense reports.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Minimum 5 years prior work experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments

• Strong attention to detail

B. Preferred Qualifications 

Experience working in an in-house legal department or law firm as a legal assistant

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience using Legal Tracker, legal matter billing system

Experience with Concur software or comparable travel and expense management software

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequently: Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Constantly: Sitting, Talking, Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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