Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant FLSA: Part Time/Non-Exempt Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a part of the R.E. Michel Company family! If you have any questions, contact Meghan Allen in Human Resources at . About the Role: The R.E. Michel Company is a national wholesaler of HVAC/R equipment and supplies. We are looking for an organized, enthusiastic team member to support the Legal Department. What You'll Do: Receive service of process of all legal documents/filings/subpoenas/orders and direct them to appropriate department within company. Assist In-House Counsel with commercial real estate transactions, including drafting purchase agreements and addenda, ordering and reviewing due diligence materials, following up with real estate partners, drafting third party lease agreements, and reviewing easements and right-of-way acquisitions. Maintain updated list of registered agents, entities, and additional insureds with CT Corp and insurance companies. Investigate, submit, and oversee claims for damage from third parties. Review all legal claims asserted against company and assist Counsel with the investigation, administration, and resolution of all claims, to include personal injury and product liability claims, and asbestos. Assist Legal Department with administrative tasks, correspondence, filing, organization, etc.... Assist Legal Department with responding to subpoenas and discovery requests. General litigation support. Other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For: Minimum of 2 years' experience as legal secretary or legal administrator in law firm or in legal corporate setting. Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions, employment law, contracts, and personal injury law preferred. Excellent verbal & written communication skills to effectively correspond with contractors, landlords, realtors, all levels of management, branch personnel, municipal/government personnel and other professionals. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. Able to complete business mathematical functions. Ready to Join Our Team? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values its employees, apply now! Grow with us at R.E. Michel Company, where opportunities abound, and excellence is rewarded. Hear firsthand from our employees about their experiences and why they love working with us! Watch here Successful completion of pre-employment screens is required. R.E. Michel Company, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.