Legal Assistant

Responsible for performing a variety of administrative, document control and paralegal duties to support the activities of the Legal Department.

• Act as administrative support for Legal leadership
• Manage and respond to incoming legal requests; assign tasks, monitor deadlines, and update changes in status
• Review, proofread and edit various legal agreements and correspondence
• Assist project teams in preparation for pre-job start kick-offs by preparing contract term sheets
• Conduct compares and general review of various legal documents for execution in accordance with company’s authority matrix
• Draft and assist in the preparation of correspondence, to include letters, notices and emails
• Perform document control functions such as management of the legal Share Point repository
• Conduct research on legal/contractual matters as assigned
• Manage Legal Team calendars
• Coordinate Legal Team meetings, special events, and travel
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually reporting as required by your supervisor
• Other items as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in a business-related field
• Paralegal certificate is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Zero Injury principles
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Familiarity working within Share Point
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and meticulous attention to details
• Ability to handle confidential information and communications in a secure and professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work well within a team
• Ability to deal with multiple assignments, to prioritize, and to progress assignments without constant oversight

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.