LEGAL ASSISTANT
Company: JBS USA
Location: Greeley
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
LEGAL ASSISTANTThe Legal Assistant reports to the Director of
Legal Operations, and supports the JBS USA Legal Department and
Ethics & Compliance Department by providing administrative
assistance to the General Counsel and other members of the
departments, as needed, with calendaring, expense reports, travel,
internal department expenses, and general file management. In
addition to general responsibility for a variety of administrative
tasks, the Legal Assistant acts as the department
front door
and coordinator between the legal department and the organization.
This position may also assist with law firm and vendor billing,
data analytics in connection therewith, and other department
projects. The ideal candidate for this position has a positive
attitude, proactive mindset, ability to successfully manage
multiple priorities, and the aptitude to maintain a high level of
confidentiality while utilizing great judgement, poise, and
discretion. The Legal Assistant will be expected to perform office
functions economically and efficiently, organize work, establish
priorities and maintain good interpersonal relations and
communications with a wide variety of individuals and groups,
including in-house and outside lawyers, support staff, plant
personnel, and corporate executives. RESPONSIBILITIES:Proactively
support business functions and overall day-to-day operations of the
JBS USA Legal DepartmentComplete a variety of administrative and
clerical tasks, such as editing documents and correspondence,
managing signatures, copying, filing, scanning, and routine
document managementOversee administrative processing of
settlements, severances, and service of process documentsCoordinate
document retention and retrieval for subpoena, government agency,
and litigation requestsAssist with matter management, case
management, and records management in the enterprise legal
management systemMaintain department knowledge management system,
subscriptions and licenses, and other data tracking Prepare expense
report summaries, purchase/procurement reconciliations, and other
financial tasksCoordinate meetings, agendas, preparation of
presentations and other meeting materialsSupport the General
Counsel and other legal executives with calendar management,
meeting preparation, travel arrangements, expense reports and
morePerform all duties professionally, accurately, and with
excellent attention to detailOther duties as
assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor s degree preferred1-2 years of
experience with a law firm or corporate legal departmentA positive
attitude, ability to take initiative, strong commitment to client
service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous and
quickly changing environment is required.Strong interpersonal
skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to
interface effectively with personnel at all levels throughout the
Company Exceptional organizational skills, time-management
abilities, and keen attention to detailSolid grasp of legal
language and terminologyStrong technical background, with a
preference for Adobe, M365 tools and apps, SAP, and experience with
CounselLink is a plusAccounting or billing experience preferred,
ideally within a corporate or professional services environmentHold
a genuine desire to add value through hard workAs a salaried
position with the company, you may be required to travel at some
point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a
representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise
specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the
most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as
business needs dictate.The applicant who fills this position will
be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:Benefits:
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of
employment;Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company
observed holidays;401(k): company match begins after the first year
of service and follows the company vesting schedule;Base salary
range of $55,000 to $65,000; andThis position is eligible to
participate in the Company s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus
varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the
incentive program. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in
Colorado, JBS is required by law to include a reasonable estimate
of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is
specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various
factors that are considered in making compensation decisions,
including but not limited to a candidate s relevant experience,
qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the
role. This position does not have an application deadline. We will
continue to recruit until the position has been filled.The Company
is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team
members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members
post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration
Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment
eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the
third day of work. About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider
of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio
of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food
solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and
value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products
for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We
are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim s, the largest poultry
company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team
members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley,
Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300
days of sunshine a year.Our mission: To be the best in all that we
do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products
and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our
suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity
of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values
are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership,
Simplicity, Sincerity EOE/Vets/Disability
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