Description
Description:
- The Senior Legal Support Representative reports to Senior Counsel or Practice Leader within Legal Administration which provides full service corporate secretarial and regulatory support services to a variety of mutual fund complexes including open end and closed end funds.
Qualification:
- Associate/Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience-1 to 3 years prior administrative support in Legal environment-Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word-Strong customer service and problem solving skills required-Detail-oriented-Paralegal certificate required
- Client Service- Responsibilities and duties include those of the Legal Support Representative-Prepare initial drafts of all routine memoranda for board and committee meeting books for Legal Analyst review-Prepare Shell minutes for Legal Analysts and Attorneys-Obtain and copy handouts and ensure onsite and offsite client board records are complete and accurate-Prepare, maintain and update minute books and organizational binders-Assist Legal Analysts and Attorneys with follow up board and committee matters
- Control/Risk Management - Develop more in depth understanding of regulations pertaining to mutual funds and other investment structures-Assist legal analysts and attorneys in following and developing procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Leadership/People- Form solid working relationships within legal administration and with those areas outside legal administration who provide information or support to legal administration-Demonstrate solid work ethic and team support by volunteering for tasks and assignments, contributing at staff meetings and maintaining office hours conducive to delivering stellar client service-Act as resource to others within Legal Administration
- Financial- Assist Legal Analysts and Attorneys in controlling costs and improving efficiencies-Assist Legal Analysts and Attorneys in preparing marketing and sales materials and materials for client and prospect meetings
- Technology and Innovation- Assist Legal Analysts and Attorneys in developing and implementing new technologies to improve client service delivery