Top Legal Executive jobs in Lansing, MI

Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 - Legal Affairs
  • State of Michigan
  • Lansing, MI OTHER


  • The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

    MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

    This position is assigned to provide administrative support to the Administrator for the Office of Legal Affairs, while maintaining confidentiality.  Also provides general administrative support to the Office as directed by the Legal Affairs Administrator.  Responsible for supervising a General Office Assistant and Student Assistants.  Assesses and refers incoming mail and telephone calls to appropriate staff; coordinates Administrator's calendar, travel arrangements and travel vouchers; serves as DIT Authorized Requestor/Coordinator, timekeeper, telephone system liaison; coordinates office equipment and supply needs; serves as Administrator's liaison to Legal Affairs managers and staff, other Department administrators and their staff and other agencies.

    A flex/hybrid schedule is available for this position with 50% of the work to be performed in the office and 50% remote. Days in the office and days working remotely will be dependent upon supervisory approval. Remote work must be performed in Michigan.


    View more information about State Employee compensation here.

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    Education
    Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

    Experience
    Six years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including three years equivalent to an advanced, 8-level, administrative support worker, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; two years equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9; or, one year equivalent to the Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10.Possession of an associate's degree in applied arts and sciences in an executive secretarial science curriculum may be substituted for one year as a Secretary 9.New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
      
    Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
    As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.  
    Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
     
    Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
     
    The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.  Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

    All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
     
    Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here (Download PDF reader). If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
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Legal Assistant
  • The Sinas Dramis Law Firm
  • Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to shareholder, Catherine (Katie) Tucker, who specializes in personal injury litigation. This is a great opportunity...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Legal Assistant
  • Eaton County
  • Charlotte, MI FULL_TIME
  • Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney or Chief Assistant, performs varied secretarial and support functions for the legal staff. Activities include preparing and processing legal documents...
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Legal Assistant
  • Burke Paralegal Group
  • Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to shareholder, Catherine (Katie) Tucker, who specializes in personal injury litigation. This is a great opportunity...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Legal Assistant
  • Bailey & Terranova
  • Okemos, MI FULL_TIME
  • Duties:- Perform data entry and administrative tasks to support legal operations- Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents- Maintain organized and accurate files, both physical...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Legal Assistant
  • St. Vincent Catholic Charities
  • Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars; monitor and return phone calls and voice mail; process incoming and outgoing mail; process client fee payments; maintain client files...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Legal Secretary
  • Willingham & Cote PC
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Established, prominent defense law firm seeking a qualified legal assistant in East Lans...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - ORS - Programmer Analyst 5 - Senior D365 Customer Engagement/Power Platform Developer
  • Softpath System LLC
  • Lansing, MI
  • Please ensure you attach the MI Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule confirmed, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - CSS - EPMO - Project Manager 1
  • Softpath System LLC
  • Lansing, MI
  • Please ensure you attach the MI Cover Sheet (attached), hybrid work agreement (attached), a valid Right to Represent, an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - CSS - EPMO - Project Manager 1
  • Tekfortune Inc.
  • Lansing, MI
  • Please ensure you attach the MI Cover Sheet (attached), hybrid work agreement (attached), a valid Right to Represent, an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant General Counsel III, REMOTE
  • Emergent Holdings
  • Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Remote Opportunity. Must reside with the U.S. AF Group's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Corporate P...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Attorney at Law
  • Willingham & Cote PC
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Willingham & Coté, P.C., seeks a full-time attorney with 3+ years of experience for its ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Attorney - Circuit Court
  • Livingston County
  • Howell, MI
  • Livingston County was named a 2023 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top W...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal / Legal Assistant
  • Ben Hall Law
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Gear Up for Action: Join the Ben Hall Law Support Squad! Are you a legal mastermind with...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state. The Lansing metropolitan area,...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Top Legal Executive jobs
$408,163 to $674,850
Lansing, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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