Abt Associates is looking for an entry-level Legal Assistanst to provide the General Counsel’s Office support on issues involving the operations of its foreign offices, compliance matters, and risk analysis. The person will also assist in administrative tasks for the General Counsel’s Office.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Research and help identify local counsel who can provide advice on employment matters and manage litigation in country. Solicit cost and service proposals from such firms and advise on the selection of the local firm.
Draft and assemble legal documentation. Secure Abt notarized signatures when necessary, secure the authentication and apostille of documentation and transmit them to the field.
Conduct legal research and write memoranda on the findings with supervision from other team members.
Manage local counsel on various matters, and act as link between client and local counsel.
Maintain legal data base and legal resources on shared drives and sharepoint sites.
Manage process for legal team to provide input on departmental risk reviews.
Support project manager on policy development.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations or related field
Demonstrated experience managing mutiple priorities
Knowledge of Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Russian preferred
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
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Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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