Legal Assistant

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Regional Counsel in her day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in supporting a lawyer in a fast-paced in-house position at a creative company. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for various administrative tasks, such as managing calendars, collecting information needed to review professional services agreements, prioritizing tasks, organizing training sessions, responding to subpoenas or other correspondence, undertaking initial review of comments on agreements with consultants and vendors, and organizing and reviewing documentation related to claims or litigation. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seeking to grow their legal career and gain experience working alongside experienced legal professionals.

What You Will Do

There will be typical administrative responsibilities such as expense reports, travel planning, phone messages and calendar jockeying; but this job is so much more! At Gensler, we are all about collaboration and building strong relationships and the ones that you will form with the Legal Counsel are critical to becoming a true business partner. As the “face” of this executive, your professionalism, loyalty, and attitude are a reflection of the office, and as such, are a key component to its success. You will never be bored, and you will constantly be challenged as no two days are alike.

Your Qualifications

Life at Gensler

Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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