Senior Legal Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Searching for a Sr. Legal Assistant that is able to assimilate complex directions and execute tasks with minimal supervision.  Prefer someone with the following skills:

·          Willing to learn and able to discern when further instruction and direction is necessary.

·          Able to handle multiple complex and subjective tasks in a constant state of change.

·          Able to interact with senior managers, outside counsel, staff and government officials with grace, knowledge and authority.

·          Able to travel domestically and internationally involving a wide range of duties.

·          Able to work in a fast paced environment involving a wide range of duties.

·          Able to review and evaluate large volumes of written data.

·          Able to conduct investigations, discover pertinent facts and discern credible information.

·          Able to make discretionary decisions with confidence and minimal guidance.

·          Able to prioritize shifting objectives while achieving department and Company goals.

·          Professional discretion, attitude, ethics and deportment.

·          Able to complete tasks within deadlines.

·          Understanding of and dedication to fiduciary obligations and duties.

·          Assist counsel as necessary in administering compliance programs designed to prevent violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

·          Perform administrative duties ranging from typing, filing, accounting and ministerial functions to document review, document production, interviews, investigations, and the drafting of reports, agreements, forms, letters and legal memoranda.  Understand, execute and administer company policies and regulations.

·          Administer a filing system for department information, administer a database concerning International Commercial Agents, assist in training on department issues as necessary, act as secretary for the Agent Review Committee, and interface with finance & accounting and joint venture organizations.

·          Work with a wide range of individuals including in-house and outside counsel, senior management, field personnel, government agencies, and members of the Agent Review Committee.

REQUIREMENTS

·          Strong communicator with employees of all levels

·          Knowledge of law helpful, but not essential.  College graduate helpful but not essential.  Sense of humor and a smile essential

·          Excellent English diction, writing and verbal skills

·          Excellent familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other computer programs

·          Ability to establish and maintain credibility and trust throughout organization

·          Personal and professional maturity

·          Organizational knowledge

·          Discreet, able to protect confidential information and high degree of integrity  

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.