Description:
The legal department of Cogent Communications seeks a Legal Assistant to work at Cogent’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Cogent Communications, is a publicly traded, growing high-speed Internet service provider with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
The Legal Assistant will support a small legal department currently consisting of three lawyers and the company’s corporate secretary.
Responsibilities:
- The position’s primary responsibility will be completing and submitting regulatory filings and maintaining corporate qualifications in various jurisdictions in the U.S. and countries where Cogent operates
- Handle insurance ( applications, claims and COIs) and corporate compliance matters
- Facilitate payment of monthly invoices and estimates from outside legal counsel
- Support in the administration of the Cogent stock plans and Section 16 reporting obligations.
- Interface on a regular basis with partners in the Sales, Finance and Operations groups and create and maintain excellent working relationships
- Provide administrative support to the Legal department and handle other matters as necessary
Qualifications:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, with accurate input and proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize own workload and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels and exercise sound decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word