Legal Asst
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: MD Anderson Cancer Center is presently looking of Legal Asst right now, this position will be settled in Texas. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Description â€" Overview
SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant - Business Transactions provides legal and administrative support to the General Business and Education Section within the Legal Services Department, ! with an emphasis on serving as project lead on various departmental and institutional projects and interacting effectively with attorneys and MD Anderson employees at all levels.
This position coordinates activities relating to contracts; under supervision of legal officers, conducts basic negotiations on contracts as assigned; serves as project lead on departmental and institutional projects as assigned; under supervision of legal officers, handles other activities and duties, including basic document drafting, legal research, contact with state agencies and outside attorneys; participates on committees or provides committee support as assigned; schedules and attends meetings and conferences as requested by legal officers.
This position also provides administrative support to a Senior Legal Officer and a Legal Officer, handling basic administrative tasks, complex secretarial projects (such as preparing lengthy contracts and major presentations), and research projec! ts, utilizing independent judgment, initiative, high-level org! anizational skills and the ability to make decisions relative to efficient office operation.
KEY FUNCTIONS
The Legal Assistant - Business Transactions reports to the Sr. Legal Officer for whom this position provides administrative support and to the Legal Officer who oversees the processing of Education Agreements and is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Provides legal and administrative support for the legal officers by serving as the project lead on various departmental and institution projects as assigned, including both short-term and ongoing projects.
Actively participates in staff meetings, providing feedback on problems and proposing resolutions.
Serves as a resource for institutional personnel regarding Business Transactions in the following manner:
1. Researches questions and provides answers in a timely manner according to an agreed upon schedule.
2. Organizes information and prepares reports for contr! act files or in connection with other departmental or institutional projects.
Assists the legal officers by drafting memos and necessary documents for signature.
1. Visually reviews files, gathers data and organizes material for response.
2. Manually prepares drafts of documents, utilizing word processing software.
3. Completes drafts and revisions according to agreed-upon schedules.
4. Circulates original contracts and agreements in final version to necessary signatories, both within MD Anderson and outside the institution.
5. Coordinates distribution of materials and archiving of file on closure.
Prepares Docket entries in order to obtain administrative approval from the UT System Board of Regents.
Organizes and maintains all contract files, general business files, and subject files and assists as necessary.
Prepares drafts of contracts, other legal documents, and routine correspondence and office memoranda. Upon completion of draft, vi! sually proofreads document. Proofreads and edits contracts and other le! gal documents, routine correspondence and office memoranda for other Business Transaction Group support staff and legal officers as required.
Obtains original or copies of records and other documentation from institutional departments and employees, outside agencies, and other attorneys.
Physically organizes and sends records, files and documents to the Office of General Counsel, the Office of the Attorney General and other state agencies, and offices of private attorneys (i.e., tab/organize materials, verify that correct and complete information was sent/received in timely fashion).
Verbally communicates promptly and effectively with institutional clients, outside attorneys and other individuals who request conferences, contract drafting/review/negotiation, or other assistance in corporate and business matters; assists in responding to telephone messages and inquiries.
As appropriate, physically attends meetings with institutional employees, assists in prep! aration for these activities and takes complete and accurate notes for follow-up activities.
Organizes and maintains tickler file for contract review/renewal, long-term projects, and routine follow-up with institutional clients.
Job Description-Requirements
EDUCATION
Required:
Associate's degree in Legal Administration, Business Administration or related field
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree or/and, Legal Assistant Certification
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Preferred:
Advanced Paralegal Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Four years experience in a private, government or law office environment. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred:
Four years experience, with at least two years experience in a medical legal environment.
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If you were eligible to this position, p! lease email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to MD! Anderson Cancer Center.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:18:28 GMT