Overview
Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney Jobs in Newark, NJ at Lewis Brisbois
DEPARTMENT: Office of General Counsel
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide administrative and project support for the legal and corporate governance functions of AFBF and affiliate companies.
REPORTS TO: Governance Administrator
LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week
PAY RANGE: An hourly equivalent to $65,000 – $70,000 annually
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative and project support for governance and legal staff in the Office of General Counsel.
Scheduling and logistics for meetings, restaurant and travel reservations, preparing and disseminating correspondence, maintaining databases, filing, and document management.
Processing invoices and expense reports and assistance with other billing, reimbursement, and budget matters as assigned.
Assist with review and processing of business contracts, including monitoring of contracts in need of review, communicating and documenting contract status, and ensuring appropriate electronic filing of all final contracts.
Assist with maintenance of corporate and historical records housed within the Office of General Counsel, including permanent records of the voting delegates, board of directors, and related comittees.
Maintenance and organization of legal case room.
Assist in editing and production of legal department communications, publications, and presentations.
Serve as the primary initial point of contact on behalf of the General Counsel with officers and directors of AFBF and affiliates, state Farm Bureau leaders, members, and staff, and external contacts.
Assist with planning, preparation, and staffing for the annual meeting of the AFBF voting delegates, including management of voting delegate registration, staffing the credentials desk, and preparing voting delegate meeting materials and other related materials as requested.
Coordinating with accounting staff to ensure appropriate board and delegate per diem payment and expense reimbursement.
Assist in scheduling, planning, and preparation of materials for AFBF Board of Directors and affiliated companies. This includes maintaining documents on board portal, board email lists, board and committee charts, drafting meeting notices, agendas, and first drafts of meeting minutes, drafting registration form for board meetings, monitoring responses, and working with office operations team to ensure proper hotel accommodations.
Provide back-up assistance to the front desk receptionist.
Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain strong, positive relationships with OGC and other AFBF staff, AFBF and affiliated companies’ officers and boards of directors, volunteer leaders, and state Farm Bureau staff.
EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1-2 years’ experience in a professional environment
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
Professional communication skills, both in oral and written form
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:
Experience supporting a legal team
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
High level of discretion and ability to strictly maintain confidential information
Travel as needed
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume.
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Title: Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Company: Lewis Brisbois
Location: Newark, NJ
