Legal Assistant

Join our company with a 160-year history, and together we'll build a better future. 

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.   

This position offers a competitive base pay and is eligible for the Company variable pay (bonus) plan.  Benefits start first day and include insurance, paid time off, and various customer discount programs. 

 

Do you have at least 5 years of Legal Assistant experience?  The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to provide legal department matters management and administrative support. This position is located at our Corporate Office in St. Louis, MO.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain legal department files and Access databases. Assist with tracking and reporting on matter statuses, documents filed, and garnishments. Monitor legal dept. mail\email.
• Assist with document collections, drafting, and tracking legal hold notices and record review\coding.
• Provide assistance in the preparation, tracking, and organization of board minutes and resolutions.
• Track, process, and report on dept. accounts payable, POs, and insurance reimbursements. Assist with tracking budget expenditures and updating budget forecasts.
• Provide administrative support including scanning of records and department calendar\docket. Assist with company record retention program.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of legal assistant experience.
• Experience in budget administration preferred.
• Associate’s degree in relevant field preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

•  Proficient with software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Access, Excel (must be able to create

  spreadsheets, formulas, and validate data), and OneNote.

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Professional.

• Basic knowledge of SharePoint and ERP (PeopleSoft).

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements: 

• Regularly required to use a computer and phone.
• General office environment, but occasionally requires working in confined spaces and wet, humid conditions (non-weather). Rarely requires working in extreme cold (non-weather).
• Regularly requires sitting, hearing, feeling attributes of objects, grasping, and repetitive movement. Frequently requires talking. Occasionally requires reaching with hands/arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Rarely requires pushing, standing, walking, driving, climbing or balancing, moving up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to read and write.
• Frequently required to lift up to 5 pounds. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 75 pounds.

 

Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.