Coordinator, Legal Assistant
Company Description
Job Description
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Role Overview
Perform legal administrative duties to support the Tort Litigation Practice Group, under the supervision of McDonald’s attorneys and paralegals.
Duties
- Process a high volume of litigation, attorney rep letters, claims, subpoenas, verifications, management letters and requests for indemnification.
- Liaison with insurance carriers, and defense counsel on proper service and litigation deadlines.
- Proper assessment of documents from our registered agent and appropriately distribute throughout various internal departments.
- Receive in-person service of process for McDonald’s at headquarters and distribute to appropriate teams.
- Process and monitor responses to subpoenas addressed to the Company.
- Receive and disseminate general correspondence for McDonald’s and distribute to appropriate teams.
- Typing, proofreading, copying and distribution of correspondence and legal documents.
- Scheduling meetings and conference calls.
- Developing and maintaining digital filing systems.
- Sending and replying to verbal requests, correspondence and e-mails.
- Handling invoices and accruals.
- Reconciling and submitting expense reports.
- Receiving and providing assistance to visitors.
Qualifications
- Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Leader in the use of technology, including software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to excel in a digital, paperless workplace.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize time-sensitive work and adhere to short deadlines in a proactive manner.
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Diligence and follow through.
- Ability to work independently and contribute actively as a team player.
- Professionalism, adaptability and positive attitude.
- High school or equivalent required.
- Prior legal assistant experience.
- Prior experience in litigation processing preferred.
- Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain.
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $30.58 - $36.69 per hour
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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