General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant position located in Torrey Pines, CA. The legal team is seeking an extremely talented individual to work in a dynamic legal environment, supporting a technology company with over 13,000 employees. The right individual will be hardworking, detailed-oriented, and competitive person who routinely performs far and above expectations and has plans to attend a top law school in 2-4 years. The Legal Assistant will perform routine tasks and entry level legal work, may maintain the calendar for the General Counsel and will monitor and control legal matters and communications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform legal research.
- Assist attorneys with agreement reviews.
- Maintain encyclopedic knowledge of all legal matters.
- Expedite, control and direct traffic for all legal matters to and from the legal department.
- Answer assigned telephone(s) and respond to or direct calls as necessary.
- Perform administrative office duties such as completing reports, typing and filing documents and faxing.
- Receive and direct visitor(s) to proper person and/or location within the legal department.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two or more years experience in a administrative position.
- Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.6 or above or an LSAT score of 165 or above is strongly preferred.
- Must be customer-focused.
- Ability to rapidly change directions as needed, prioritize and complete a variety of administrative tasks.
- Ability to organize and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report findings.
- Solid interpersonal skills to effectively interface with employees and outside representatives.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound judgement.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.