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Essendant Legal Department Administrator in Deerfield, Illinois
Description
Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.
Major Responsibilities
Manages departmental administrative processes related to legal billing, expenses, and accruals.
Coordinates Company responses to subpoenas, requests for production, internal compliance audits, and similar requests.
Creates, implements, and distributes litigation holds and records preservation notices.
Develops policy and process documentation with input from internal legal counsel and key business stakeholders.
Creates form letters and other resources to be used by internal business clients in responding to routine requests.
Assists with fact-gathering and legal investigations, including in connection with discovery requests.
Prepare, review, edit and generate documents and correspondence for legal team.
Administrator for the Document Management program used by the legal department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with meticulous attention to detail.
Works productively in an environment with high levels of interruption.
Demonstrates a strong customer-service orientation in all interactions.
Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work that is complex in nature.
Communicates effectively with all levels of management and external customers and contacts.
Strong writing, organization, and research skills.
Excellent computer and technology skills required, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Notary Public (or willingness to become one) preferred.
Education/Experience:
BA, BS or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a law department or as an executive administrator/assistant
Benefits:
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k with matching
Company Holidays
Overtime Pay for hourly employees
Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
Maternity and Parental leave benefits
Employee discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.
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