Our Legal Coordinator job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Legal Coordinator role
The Legal Coordinator provides administrative support to the legal team, coordinates meetings and conferences, prepares documents, maintains records, and assists with research. They ensure compliance with legal processes and procedures and provide support for attorneys. They may also be responsible for filing and tracking documents, scheduling appointments, and organizing documents.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Legal Coordinator is to provide administrative and operational support to a legal team. This includes tasks such as document management, scheduling and calendar management, maintaining databases, and performing research. The Legal Coordinator may also be responsible for preparing and filing legal paperwork, coordinating with other departments and external entities, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Legal Coordinator is an essential part of any legal team, as they help to ensure that all legal activities run smoothly.
Legal Coordinator Summary
The Legal Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative, organizational, and operational support to the legal department. This position will provide direct support to the attorneys and serve as a liaison between the attorneys and other departments. Responsibilities include providing administrative assistance to attorneys, managing the legal team's workflow, preparing reports, monitoring legal documents, filing court documents, managing the legal budget, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be highly organized, have excellent communication and writing skills, and have the ability to multi-task. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred.
Legal Coordinator Duties
- Develop, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
- Provide legal advice and counsel to management
- Oversee day-to-day legal operations
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct research on legal matters
- Manage outside counsel
- Draft and review client communications
- Maintain legal documents and records
Legal Coordinator Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate legal matters
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Familiarity with legal processes and procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office and other legal software
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
Legal Coordinator Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, law, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience working in a legal capacity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software
- Organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment