Legal Operations Assistant

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office / two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About your Team:

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Legal Operations Assistant in our Chicago or Greenwich offices. We seek a bright and organized professional to serve as a Legal Operations Assistant and work on vendor contracts, regulatory, litigation and corporate matters for IBKR. This position requires a highly organized person who can multitask and quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting in-house attorneys in the management of various matters and projects.
• Review, archiving, and organization of contracts, court orders, tax levies and other records.
• 25% time supporting the legal team that manages negative equity accounts and collection litigation.
• Support legal operations software and platforms, including contracts database.
• Become proficient with the firm’s case management tool, IBKR360, to ensure all activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing policy templates, documentation standards, and knowledge-sharing processes across regional teams.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college/university (minimum GPA: 3.0).
• Client / customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Paralegal certification or experience is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in a legal setting or the financial services industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A high degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, an understanding of how technology is applied to business or an ability to develop this rapidly.
• Experience using the following programs is a plus: SimpleLegal, Ironclad, Atlassian / Jira suite, and Procurement Systems.

 To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a small-team environment on a wide variety of projects.
• Have a "can do" attitude and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic.

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