Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Category: Administration
Wage: n/a
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark Human Services is a national provider of services to people with disabilities for over sixty years. Our Fort Wayne, IN office is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to provide administrative, research and general support to corporate counsel. Experience is preferred but not required. This full-time position will work from Benchmark Corporate office on Bluff ton Road.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative, research and general support to corporate counsel

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and legal research assistance to corporate counsel.
  
• Draft correspondence.
  
• Draft simple and complex legal documents.
  
• Follow-up on contracts with governmental and private entities.
  
• Assist in preparing cases for all phases of litigation.
  
• Prepare and submit applications for various local and state licensing.
  
• Provide logistical assistance as needed (i.e. calendaring, filing, etc.)
  
• Organize in execution and internal and external tracking of contracts.
  
• Research employment issues and assist in preparation of EEOC and other agency/court submissions.
  
• Act as liaison with internal departments and personnel.
  
• Accurately and timely maintain projects, noting significant developments or communications as needed.
  
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages
• Health dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Discount Program
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent reading comprehension skills.
  
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
  
• Attention to detail, organization and ability to multi-task.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Knowledge of standard office technology and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Strong time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a 2 or 4 year paralegal degree from an accredited institution or equivalent education/experience.
  
• Minimum of one to two years’ experience as a paralegal preferred.
  
• Transactional or litigation experience preferred.
  
• Transcript and three professional references required.

 

If interested, please apply online: wwwbenchmarkhs.com/careers or email resumes to [email protected] Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.