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LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting remote opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team! 

POSITION DETAIL:

• Job title: Legal Assistant – Office of Geneal Counsel
• Location: Remote
• Position status: Full Time
• Scheduled hours: 8:30- 5:00 PM (local unless otherwise discussed)

WHO WE ARE

For nearly half a century, LOGS has stood as a pioneer in the creditors’ rights industry. With deep-rooted legal expertise across local markets and the strength of national resources, we remain committed to innovation and progress. Today, we are embracing the future; leveraging technology and exploring the power of artificial intelligence to reimagine legal services and deliver next-generation client experiences. From default servicing to real estate, our evolving service offerings continue to reflect our forward-thinking approach and our strong partnerships with some of the most respected banking institutions in the country.

WORKING FOR LOGS

The LOGS Employee: Our team is built on a rich blend of experience and fresh perspective—from those launching their careers to seasoned professionals who’ve grown alongside our company. We value individuals who are passionate about progress and who bring unique ideas to the table. At LOGS, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven environment where innovation is not only encouraged, it is expected. As we integrate artificial intelligence and digital tools into our daily operations, we seek team members who are excited to grow with us and help shape the future of legal services.

Our Core Values: Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our teams and our work product. A successful LOGS team member embraces these values and ensures they are representing these core values whenever they are working on behalf of the organization. 

Regardless of which role you are applying for, the following characteristics should speak to what you bring with you to the organization. These characteristics align with our Core Values and all employees are expected to embody them!

LOGS Core Values: Highly Focused on Results, Understand the Value of Reputation, We” Focused, Drive to Innovate 

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

Purpose of this Role: The Legal Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Office of General Counsel (OGC), helping ensure the efficient coordination of legal, compliance, governance, contracting, and departmental activities. This role assists with business licensing, corporate records management, contract administration, client due diligence requests, legal operations systems, reporting, and litigation support functions. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Value to the Team: The Legal Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and legal support that allows the Office of General Counsel to operate efficiently and effectively. Through strong organization, attention to detail, and coordination of key legal and compliance activities, this role helps ensure that departmental priorities are executed accurately and on schedule.

Impact on the Organization: This position supports the Firm's ability to effectively manage legal risk, maintain compliance obligations, support client requirements, and sustain efficient business operations. By helping coordinate legal, governance, contracting, and compliance activities, the Legal Assistant contributes to the overall effectiveness and success of the Office of General Counsel and the Firm.

Job Functions/Duties:

Litigation and Legal Support

• Assist attorneys with litigation, claims, inquiries, and other legal matters.
• Coordinate matter intake, document management, legal holds, discovery support, and related tracking activities.
• Maintain legal calendars, deadlines, filings, correspondence, and matter records.
• Organize and maintain legal files and supporting documentation.

Corporate Governance and Compliance Support

• Assist with maintenance of corporate records, entity documentation, and governance materials.
• Coordinate business license renewals, annual filings, registrations, and related compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain centralized compliance tracking and filing calendars.
• Contract Administration
• Assist with contract review, routing, tracking, execution, renewals, and document retention under attorney direction.
• Maintain contract records and supporting documentation within designated systems.
• Track key contract dates, obligations, and renewal requirements.

Client Questionnaires and Due Diligence

• Coordinate responses to client questionnaires, audits, RFPs, and due diligence requests.
• Gather information from internal stakeholders and maintain approved response materials and supporting documentation.

Legal Operations and Systems Administration

• Support administration of legal department systems, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) and enterprise risk management (ERM) platforms.
• Maintain data accuracy, workflow integrity, and document consistency within department systems.
• Assist with reporting, dashboard preparation, and data collection.
• Reporting and Administrative Support
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, templates, and departmental correspondence.
• Track departmental metrics and support reporting initiatives for leadership.
• Maintain organized departmental records and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and organization within OGC processes and workflows.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures, templates, and resource materials.

General

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Complete all required Firm training and development activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize legal operations and workflow management systems.
• Strong customer service mindset and stakeholder management skills.

Training and Experience:

Required

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a legal assistant, legal administrative support, legal operations support, or similar role.
• Experience supporting legal, compliance, contracting, governance, or other professional services functions.
• Strong experience managing documents, deadlines, records, and communications involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred

• Experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, or regulated professional services environment.
• Experience with business licensing, corporate filings, entity management, or compliance tracking.
• Experience supporting litigation, claims management, contract administration, audits, due diligence requests, or client questionnaires.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM), enterprise risk management (ERM), legal matter management, or similar workflow platforms.
• Advanced reporting, data management, or Excel skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our Benefit Offerings: The following benefit offerings are available to eligible employees who wish to enroll in coverage.

• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance*
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees*
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees*
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO* (Accrual based)

* = No cost benefit

Conditions of Work:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work on a computer for a significant portion of the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing, data entry, and document review.
• Ability to maintain focus while managing competing priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Work is primarily performed in a remote office environment.
• Regular interaction with attorneys, firm leadership, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting. This employer participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.