Associate, Legal Support

The Associate, Legal Support at Per Scholas plays a vital role in providing legal and administrative support to the Assistant General Counsel. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, assisting with contract reviews, preparing reports, and managing legal documents. You’ll also be maintaining organized filing systems and ensuring that all deadlines for legal matters are met.

To qualify for the Associate, Legal Support position at Per Scholas, candidates should possess a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program, along with 3+ years of experience supporting an in-house legal team. Proficiency in legal research, particularly with tools like LexisNexis, and a strong command of Google Suite and MS Office are essential. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are also critical.

The Associate, Legal Support contributes to team success at Per Scholas by managing essential legal operations and providing strong administrative support. By conducting thorough legal research and tracking compliance, you help the team navigate legal challenges and ensure regulatory adherence, which is pivotal for fulfilling our mission of offering equitable tech training.

Essential skills for the Associate, Legal Support role at Per Scholas include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates should exhibit excellent communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive attitude when working on complex projects in a dynamic environment.

The salary range for the Associate, Legal Support position at Per Scholas is between $65,000 and $70,000. This competitive salary reflects the importance of the role within our Legal and Compliance Team and the level of expertise we are seeking.

When answering this question, detail your specific experience with legal research, including the tools you've used like LexisNexis. Discuss the variety of legal matters you’ve researched and emphasize how this experience has prepared you for the responsibilities you would hold as an Associate, Legal Support at Per Scholas.

In responding to this question, describe your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized workflow systems. Share a specific story or example where you successfully met a tight deadline, demonstrating your ability to thrive under pressure.

When discussing your approach, emphasize your attention to detail and systematic review process. Explain how you identify key aspects of contracts and what factors you prioritize during your review to ensure compliance and clarity.

Illustrate your understanding of confidentiality protocols, explaining your experience and awareness of handling sensitive information. Describe measures you take to protect the integrity of files and communications within a legal context.

Share a specific challenge that highlights your problem-solving skills. Explain the actions you took to address the issue, the outcome, and what you learned from the experience that would apply to your role as Associate, Legal Support.

Discuss how the Associate, Legal Support contributes to maintaining compliance through diligent research, tracking legislation, and ensuring all legal documents are filed timely. Highlight the importance of this role in minimizing legal risks for the organization.

Address your prioritization strategy, explaining how you assess the urgency and importance of each task. Provide insights into any tools or techniques you use to keep track of your responsibilities, ensuring no deadlines are missed.

When answering, mention any relevant experience you have with litigation support tasks, such as preparing exhibits or managing documentation. Discuss how you collaborated with attorney teams and what contributions you believe are crucial in that aspect.

Explain your collaborative approach to assisting with contract execution, detailing the steps you take to gather final approvals, documentations, and ensure proper filing. Highlight the importance of teamwork in this process to meet compliance standards.

Articulate the skills you believe are vital for success in this role, such as attention to detail, communication skills, legal research proficiency, and the ability to work independently. Offer to share specific examples from your professional background that illustrate these skills.