Legal Secretary

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Legal Secretary

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Legal

LOCATION: Woodbury, NY

REPORTS TO: General Counsel

COMPENSATION RANGE: $70,000-$80,000

COMPANY:

AriZona Beverages, founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1992, is proud to be a family owned and operated American company. AriZona’s mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely designed packages that are accessible and affordable. AriZona Beverages – makers of the number one ready-to-drink Iced Tea in America – holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and “keeping it real” no frills approach to the consumer market. 

SUMMARY:

The Legal Secretary will play a key role within the AriZona Beverages Legal Department, providing essential assistance to in-house counsel, paralegals and collaborating with businesspeople throughout the Company. This position involves a variety of tasks and practice areas, including, but not limited to, contracts, litigation, HR/employment matters, class actions, trademarks, leasing, compliance, licensing, regulatory matters and additional matters handled by the Legal Department. The Legal Secretary will support the efficiency and organization of the Legal Department by diligently handling matters, managing deadlines and providing administrative support to in-house counsel, paralegals and other staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attention to all practice areas referenced in the Summary section above.
• Provide administrative supportto the Legal Department byestablishing,organizingandmaintainingfiles,calendarsanddeadlines, in addition to project andtask management.

• Responsible for the processing and tracking of legal billing and invoicing.
• Serveas a liaisonwithinternalCompanydepartmentstofacilitatecommunication and support the achievement of Company goals.
• Communicate with outsidecounsel andconsultants to navigate,facilitate,addressandmonitorcomplexmatters.
• Conduct investigations, research and analysis of legal claims and matters.
• Prepare legal documents, including, but not limited to, contracts (Distributor, Supply, Vendor Agreements, etc.), correspondence, memos,chartsand timelines.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed, orrequired.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Minimum ofeight (8)yearsrelevantexperience.
• Experience and/or familiarity with local,stateand federallaws, rules,regulationsandcourt procedures.
• Strong experience with legal billing and invoicing.
• Advanced computer skills, including using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)and Adobe.
• Working knowledge ofand experience usingLegal Practice Management Software.
• Strong ability to work well within a team, complete tasks independently, multi-taskand work under strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail,organizedand results-orientedindividual.
• Excellent communication,interpersonaland administrativeskills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None