Gate Gourmet

Full job description Job Summary: Position provides administrative and paralegal support to the General Counsel, gategroup, North America. Main Duties and Responsibilities: · Supports matter management system and intake of legal matters · Reviews and processes law firm invoices, and prepares monthly financial reports · Performs clerical duties such as filing, copying, and collating documents · Answers telephone calls and responds to general inquiries for the Legal Department · Screens and routes mail and correspondence for legal department · Arranges meetings and department events · Arranges travel plans and itineraries · Manages documents, including litigation files, contracts, and corporate books · Assists In-House Corporate Counsel and Paralegals with preparation of legal documents, such as filings, reports, and other documentation · Develop processes to enhance and build Legal Department efficiencies · Supports In-House Counsel and Paralegals on discovery requests, subpoenas, or other similar inquiries · Performs research with guidance from Legal team members · Assists In-House Corporate Counsel by reviewing and editing templates and agreements entered by or on behalf of gategroup entities · Other duties assigned by the General Counsel Qualifications Education: · Bachelor’s Degree Work Experience: · 2-4 years previous work experience in a law firm or corporate legal department Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) · Paralegal Certificate Preferred Language / Communication Skills: · Team player with excellent organizational skills · Strong research skills · Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in an active, fast-paced corporate environment · Ability to use judgment, tact, and discretion · Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts and draw logical conclusions · Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence · Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists · Ability to synthesize complex and diverse information · Attention to detail · Demonstrated focus on conflict resolution and confidentiality · Dependability as member of smlall, cohesive team · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with cross-functional teams · Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint · Ability to write effectively and informatively · Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of sources gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: · Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills · Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People · Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively · Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: · We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity · We communicate and keep each other informed · We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team · We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details · We foster an environment of accountability , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes · We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it · We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. gategroup reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup – an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.