Job Information
Advantage Solutions Legal Clerk in Irvine, California
Summary
Legal Clerk
The Law Clerk will be part of a midsize, dedicated legal team servicing a broad range of matters relating to various legal matters and will provide day-to-day maintenance and support with an electronic contract repository across multiple groups or business units. Various projects working with inhouse attorneys may also be assigned as required by business needs. The Law Clerk position is ideal for a law student seeking introductory experience with an inhouse legal team, although there are no guarantees for full-time employment. This position will report to an in-house attorney in the Legal Department.
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What we offer:
• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
• Assist with contract repository implementation, user training and access setup
• Manage the electronic repository, including uploading and organizing contract files
• Responsible for leading or assisting in the completion of legal projects as assigned
• Assist the legal team with day-to-day work that covers activities across the division
• Conduct research regarding general legal matters
• Review and prepare legal documents under the direction of in-house attorneys
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Applicants must be pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
• Applicants must be in their 2L or 3L year at the time of application
• Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Job Duty
• Assist with contract repository implementation, user training and access setup
• Manage the electronic repository, including uploading and organizing contract files
• Responsible for leading or assisting in the completion of legal projects as assigned
• Assist the legal team with day-to-day work that covers activities across the division
• Conduct research regarding general legal matters
• Review and prepare legal documents under the direction of in-house attorneys
• Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be currently enrolled at an accredited law school
• Excellent academic achievements
• Must be in 2L or 3L year at the time of application
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Basic understanding of contracts, legal research and discovery
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and as part of a cross functional team
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Prior electronic filing experience preferred, but not required
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job Locations US-CA-Irvine
Primary Posting Location : City Irvine
Primary Posting Location : State/Province CA
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 92602
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2023-427383
Position Type Full Time
Category Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)
Minimum USD $20.00/Hr.
Maximum USD $25.00/Hr.