Senior Legal Assistant

Make a difference.

Purpose

• Provide support, perform legal and business research, and assist attorneys in the Legal Department. Administer other Legal Department tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize documents.
• Provide general legal support as required.
• Analyze and prepare the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence that is necessary to respond to discovery and assist attorney(s) with preparing responses.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews of potential witnesses in litigation.
• Handle and organize confidential and/or sensitive company information.
• Interact with internal and external customers to resolve routine legal issues.
• Perform legal research and analyses.
• Provide administrative support.

Requirements

Minimum

• Two-year degree and paralegal certificate
• 5 years’ experience:  legal support

Preferred

• Four-year degree:  Business, English, or Pre-Law
• 5-10 years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal concepts, corporate and employment law
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills

Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with diverse internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize work independently
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Working Conditions

Office environment

Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $64,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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