Legal Assistant

Description

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking a Legal Assistant to support in-house counsel and legal operations for a multi-state electrical distribution organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this role supports contracts, compliance, corporate records, litigation coordination, and legal process management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential legal matters while partnering closely with internal teams and outside counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, organize, and track routine contracts including NDAs, vendor agreements, and service agreements.
• Monitor contract status, renewals, and key deadlines to ensure timely execution and compliance.
• Maintain contract management systems and legal document repositories.
• Manage corporate records, entity filings, licenses, and registrations across multiple states.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities, including audits, investigations, and document requests.
• Assist with litigation holds, discovery requests, document production, and claims tracking.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between legal, HR, operations, sales, and finance to gather information and support legal matters.
• Translate legal requirements into clear, practical next steps for business partners.
• Manage legal calendars, workflows, deadlines, and case tracking.
• Prepare correspondence, summaries, and conduct basic legal research as requested.
• Support continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and tracking tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Strong experience working with contracts, legal documentation, and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills with a professional tone.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer:
This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.