Executive Assistant, Legal

Job Description

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK :

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and procedural support to the Legal department in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of NHRS Board and Committee meetings, as well as other legal and administrative functions. This position is responsible for managing meeting schedules, assembling materials, ensuring compliance with public notice requirements, and maintaining accurate records of proceedings. The Legal Assistant performs a variety of confidential and detail-oriented tasks that support the efficient and compliant operation of NHRS governance activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Provides administrative support to the Legal department including but not limited to responding to phone / email messages and scheduling administrative hearings and legal department meetings.
• Organizing logistics for committee and other meetings, including room set up, schedule of presentations, technology setup, food arrangements, staff notification, and other special items, as necessary.
• Prepare Public Notices to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Prepare and assemble meeting and administrative hearing materials, including agendas, draft motions, and supporting documentation.
• Provides administrative support for operational activities. Preparing and submission of administrative paperwork, and assist in preparing document packages and reports.
• Attend meetings as needed to record discussions and actions; draft accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• Revise and finalize approved minutes for posting and permanent record retention.
• Maintain organized files of meeting materials, minutes, and related correspondence.
• Assisting with public notifications of meetings and assisting with the preparation of the Board of Trustees electronic mailings.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to finalize and post minutes on the external NHRS website as well as providing public / redacted documents.
• Assisting in document and database management, including electronic filing and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports.
• Drafting and distributing internal directives and communications as assigned.
• Other appropriate and related duties assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Associates’ Degree. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience : 3+ years’ experience in a law firm or legal office, in an administrative support role or in a related a professional office environment, performing various administrative support functions. Each additional year of related experience may be substituted for required education.

License / Certification : Valid Driver’s License

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