Legal Assistant

Description

Location:

Hybrid Remote • Rockville, MD

Job Type

Full-time

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. This position requires candidates to be local to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our headquarters and be able to meet the position's onsite work requirements.

Be part of Lafayette Federal Credit Union, recognized by USA Today as a Top Workplace for three consecutive years (2024–2026)

We are expanding and looking for exceptional talent to support our members and contribute to our reputation as an employer of choice. 

Be a key player in our mission to become the premier financial partner for our community. Your skills and dedication are essential to our success.

Support the Foundation of Lafayette Federal's Legal and Compliance Work

Exceptional organizations are built by exceptional people.

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Legal and Compliance functions, helping ensure the efficient management of policies, contracts, and legal documentation. This role assists with legal research, document preparation, contract administration, records management, and the development of processes that support policy and contract review activities.

This is more than an administrative role. It is an opportunity to help establish and enhance policy and contract management processes within a growing organization.

If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by building efficient processes while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The Opportunity

Lafayette Federal is investing in its future.

As our organization continues to grow, our legal and compliance practices must evolve alongside our business. Within your first 12 months, you will be expected to:

• Support the development and implementation of processes for policy review and management.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining contract review and tracking procedures.
• Contribute to organized, efficient, and compliant document-management practices that improve operational effectiveness.

This position offers the opportunity to build practices that will have a lasting impact across the organization.

What You'll Do

Legal Research and Analysis

• Conduct legal, regulatory, and compliance research to support business initiatives, policy development, and risk management activities.
• Gather, organize, and summarize research findings for review by legal and compliance professionals.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assist in compiling information relevant to organizational policies and procedures.

Policy and Contract Administration

• Support the review, tracking, and management of contracts, agreements, and policy documents.
• Maintain contract and policy records, ensuring documentation is complete, organized, and readily accessible.
• Assist with document version control and lifecycle tracking.

Administrative Support

• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other legal or compliance-related documentation.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and support departmental activities.
• Maintain files and records in accordance with organizational standards and retention requirements.

Process Development and Documentation

• Assist in establishing and documenting processes for policy review, contract review, and records management.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency in workflows.
• Help create templates, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation and information.
• Track requests, approvals, and follow-up activities to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate status updates and assist with issue resolution.

Records and Compliance Support

• Maintain accurate records related to legal and compliance activities.
• Support audits, reviews, or compliance initiatives by gathering and organizing relevant documentation.

Organizational Partnership

Success in this role requires strong collaboration across the organization. You will work alongside legal, compliance, audit, risk, and governance professionals and coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information, track approvals, and keep work moving to completion.

Why Lafayette Federal

At Lafayette Federal, we believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage.

We are committed to building a workplace where talented people can do meaningful work, continue to grow professionally, and make a lasting impact on our members and communities.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Retirement savings and employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture
• The opportunity to help shape the future of an organization with a proud history and an exciting future

Why This Role Matters

Some positions maintain successful organizations.

Others help build what comes next.

This is one of those opportunities.

If you're looking for the opportunity to build on your legal or compliance experience while supporting important policy, contract, and governance initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Who You Are

• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.
• You manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• You are comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and you bring professional judgment and discretion to sensitive matters.

What You'll Bring

• Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a legal, compliance, administrative, or related professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative support experience.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in a law firm, financial institution, corporate legal department, or compliance function.
• Exposure to contract management, policy administration, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, documentation, and business processes.
• Experience supporting legal, compliance, audit, risk, or governance teams.
• Background in risk management, governance, or administrative support roles within regulated industries.

Interview Process

• Two-person interview panel
• Video interview included as part of the selection process

Top benefits or perks: Joining Lafayette Federal Credit Union comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey. We provide employees with a generous benefits package including: 

• Employer paid (99.9%) health insurance premium for single and family coverage (HMO Plan)
• Fully funded deductible (HMO Plan)
• 401k employer matching contribution
• Income protection with life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Paid time off, holiday leave & birthday leave
• Educational assistance
• Commuter benefits program and more !

Pay: $27.53/hour - $34.31/hour - Depending on experience and qualifications

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.  

*Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

*EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERAN