Legal Assistant

KTGY

Founded in 1991, KTGY is a design firm focused on architecture, branding, interiors, and planning specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers, and planners combine big-picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value.

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Role Overview

The Legal Assistant assists and supports General Counsel with various corporate legal duties including contract review and revision, drafting and editing correspondence, drafting and editing AIA forms, file organization, and other administrative tasks. Provide litigation support including discovery procedures (such as drafting legal hold letters and reviewing documents for discovery). May perform duties related to insurance and risk management, state compliance, and/or corporate formation. Understands technical and legal terminology. Provides assistance with accounting department collections processes including drafting collections letters, meetings and corresponding with stakeholders related to collections, filing mechanics liens, and assisting with legal collections processes.

Key Job Functions

• Review and revise contracts as assigned
• Draft and edit correspondence
• Draft and edit AIA forms
• Maintain and update legal files, including litigation files, contract files, correspondence, insurance files, and collections files
• Provide litigation support, including drafting legal hold letters, responding to subpoenas, and reviewing documents for discovery
• Maintain and update insurance files, including certificates of insurance and knowledge of insurance requirements
• Organize files and take notes as needed
• Create aging reports, and organize collections of data/information
• Communicate with stakeholders related to collections
• Other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of litigation and court filings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Adobe/Bluebeam 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to independently solve problems using the tools and resources available
• Excellent attention to detail including ability to focus on detailed tasks and taking notes
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidential employee information
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint - Preferred 
• Familiarity with insurance certificates and policies - Preferred

Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with contract review
• Experience with collections 

KTGY Perks - We Care About Your Health & Wellbeing

Design What Works for You 

• Flexible healthcare plans that fit your needs, including an HDHP with company contribution to HSA
• Smile bright with company-paid dental and keep your vision sharp with covered eye care
• Comprehensive insurance package including life, AD&D, and disability coverage - because we've got your back

Let’s Partner on Your Future

• Jump-start your retirement with our 401k matching program - you're 100% vested from day one
• Level up your career with our professional development programs
• Earn a bonus for obtaining licensure or accreditation with our Professional Development Program

A Collaborative Work Environment with Flexibility

• Find your perfect balance with our in-office hybrid work model
• Flexible Alternative Work Week options - design a schedule that works for you
• PTO and holidays to recharge and celebrate

Thrive Together

• Your mental health matters: Free unlimited confidential counseling through our EAP
• Stay energized with wellness programs and resources
• Extra perks and benefits that extend to your family

The wage range that the Company expects to pay is $30.00/hour - $35.00/hour.