Legal Assistant

 

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

Organization Cogent Communications
Industry Legal / Law Jobs
Occupational Category Legal Assistant
Job Location Washington,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-04-02 12:58 am
Expires on 2024-12-05