Join Our Team as a Legal Research Assistant!
Summary Of Responsibilities
The part-time researcher will provide legal support by assisting in various legal matters related to contracts, compliance, and general legal administration. This role involves completing research and drafting assignments for legal counsel to support operations of the legal department, for domestic and international operations.
Essential Functions Of The Job
- Prepare and/or edit drafts of legal documents, including letters, memoranda, and agreements.
- Draft, proofing, and recommend edits to commercial contracts related to business operations.
- Review and assist with the development and/or revision of organizational policies.
- Conduct legal research on sports-related laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Assist in ensuring the organization's compliance with sports regulations, including those set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintain accurate and organized legal files and documentation or assist legal staff with the same.
- Review and organize files to support legal staff.
- Conduct document reviews for file retention
- Support the legal team in resolving disputes, including arbitration and litigation research, claim summaries and deposition summaries, if necessary.
Education And Experience Required
- Completion of 2 years of Law School, minimum
- Previous experience as a paralegal, law clerk or summer associate
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Good legal research and writing skills
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
Education And Experience Preferred
- Current Law Student - 3rd year
- Previous experience as a paralegal, law clerk or summer associate in a sports-related legal environment is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of sports law, contracts, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills