Legal Assistant

Company: RoofClaim.com
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Legal Assistant
Kennesaw, GA
Full-Time, Non-exempt
$18.00-$20.00+ per hour (Commensurate with experience)

RoofClaim.com, a Jasper INC company, is seeking a full-time dynamic, friendly, and organized Legal Assistant to perform office support activities for the legal team. This position is responsible for submitting and maintaining business and contractor licensing in multiple states and jurisdictions. This position will work with corporate counsel and the legal department to define, refine, and improve the contracting and licensing process and procedures while supporting the legal department as a whole. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of business licensing, preferably in construction, and the ability to prioritize work on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain business and contractor licensing
• Ensures company remains properly licensed to conduct business in all applicable jurisdictions
• Completes all license renewals on a timely basis
• Researches requirements and obtains additional licenses as necessary based on changes in the business or applicable licensing statutes and regulations
• Prepares and files all required periodic reporting to regulatory authorities
• Coordinates with third-party service provider for business registrations, registered agent services, and service of process
• Assists with litigation updates and discovery as needed
• Obtains certificates of insurance, as needed
• Ensures contracts are reviewed, as needed, and copies retained upon execution
• Assists in managing various aspects of additional branch openings
• Ensures all officers and executive changes are tracked and updated with relevant licensing authorities
• Answer phones
• Other duties, as assigned
  Qualifications & Skills:
  
  
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction industry
  • Experience in contractor licensing, business licenses, and other relevant permits and licenses preferred
  • 2 or more years of general administrative or legal administrative experience
  • Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Self-starter who can work independently
  • Ability to work overtime if needed
    Requirements:
    
    
    • Bachelor's degree preferred but Associate's degree required
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly MS Excel)
    • In-depth understanding of business and contractor licensing
    • Strong attention to details is a MUST
    • Knowledge of contractual agreements
    • Must be able to pass an extensive background check and drug screen
    • Must have reliable transportation to and from work
      Benefits:
      
      
      • 100% paid healthcare insurance premiums for full-time employees AND their legal dependents after 90 days of continuous employment
      • Generous paid time off
      • Advancement Opportunities
      • Competitive Pay Package
      • Weekly Pay
      • Benefits or Student Loan Assistance for full-time employees
        Jasper INC. is a drug-free workplace.
        
        Jasper INC. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Jasper INC. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
        
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