Legal Assistant

Position Summary

As a member of the Legal Team, the Legal Assistant will primarily provide support for the attorneys, with a focus on litigation; assist with day-to-day department needs and liaison regularly with cross-department partners.

Position Responsibilities & Essential function

• Assist attorneys with discovery, document preservation, and subpoena responses.
• Draft routine correspondence and serve as a liaison to support litigation and other legal functions including, but not limited to, risk management, contract enforcement, ethics, and bankruptcy.
• Assist in preparing legal reports.
• Develop and streamline internal administrative processes.
• Perform document and file management.
• Review, process, and maintain customer and vendor agreements, including services, licensing, and other strategic business agreements to support dispute resolution and enhance customer delivery.
• Work directly with cross-functional teams to intake and help resolve contractual issues. 
• Facilitate cross-functional decision making and a be trusted-advisor with a collaborative team approach among internal and external business partners.
• Manage administrative duties to advocate for the legal team and serve as the single point of contact for internal approvals.
• Act as a liaison with outside counsel, internal departments, and vendors as needed regarding the payment of invoices.
• Assist in the analysis of the Legal Department’s expenditures.
• Maintain litigation budget which includes, tracking expenses incurred by the Legal Department and processing all invoices, orders, agreements and other obligations for payment.
• General administrative support and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 2-3+ years law firm and/or in-house legal team experience.
• Strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented personality, and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate internally and with prospective clients.
• Independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks or workload deadlines with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment based upon internal and external time frames.
• Strong desire and ability to learn.
• Project or program management and process improvement experience highly valued.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to effectively communicate in cross functional situations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office technology (eg. Sharepoint)

Preferred Attributes & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and flexible
• Strong problem solving and research skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• NetDocs experience
• Optimism, patience, and good humor

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $36.00 + Benefits

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.