LEGAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Pay Grade: 7 

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated Legal Services Coordinator to support a team of attorneys. As part of Compass' Legal Operations team, the successful candidate’s primary job duties will be to ensure smooth running and effective case management of the Company’s pre-litigation matters. The main practice area is employment law. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal administrative services related to pre-litigation matters and some employment compliance matters. 

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients and gather necessary documents and information to begin building a case.
• Provide administrative support to the team to enhance office effectiveness.
• Communicate with outside counsels for pre-litigation matters and employee immigration matters. 
• Provide workflow and project support for our Legal Employment Compliance Team.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are organized and easily accessible.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders, providing timely responses to inquiries and facilitating communication as needed.
• Draft and edit emails, letters, and other correspondence on behalf of legal staff, always maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist with document production, distribution, and management, including drafting, revising, and formatting legal agreements and responses.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of special projects and initiatives within the legal operations team, collaborating with team members to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Conduct research and gather information to support legal matters and other departmental activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or certification as legal assistant.
• Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects from stakeholders simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
• Experience with Legal Tracker or other matter management and workflow tools. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
   

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID:   1297087

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