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- Managing legal documents: the Legal Operations Assistant is responsible for managing and organizing legal documents and files, ensuring they are properly filed and accessible.
- Scheduling meetings: arranges meetings and conferences, both in-person and virtual, with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals.
- Billing and invoicing: assists in preparing billing and invoicing statements, tracking expenses and payments, and ensuring that billing guidelines are followed.
- Coordinating with external partners: coordinates with external partners such as outside counsel, vendors, and government agencies.
- Conducting legal research: conducts legal research to support attorneys and legal teams in preparing for cases.
- Drafting legal documents: assists in drafting legal documents such as investment agreements, MoU, contracts, and agreements.
- Maintaining legal databases: maintains legal databases and ensures they are up-to-date and accurate.
- Providing administrative support: provides administrative support to legal teams, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes of meetings.
- Ensuring compliance: ensures compliance with legal requirements and regulations, including those related to data privacy and security.
- Managing technology: helps managing the technology used in the legal department, including legal software applications and hardware.
- LLM in Law and Economics, or related fields with knowledge / specialization on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Legal Operations Assistant is preferred.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Russian.
- Proficient in Google Suite.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Familiarity with legal operations and project management methodologies is a plus.