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Legal Assistant

Broadview Federal Credit Union
United States, New York, Albany
Sep 03, 2025

If you are ready to join a company that truly cares about its employees, our members, and our community then you have come to the right place!

Summary of Role:

To provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Chief Legal Officer. Responsible for administrative needs, legal research, case and document management, assigned projects and general office support to ensure smooth and successful business operations and activities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Schedule appointments and travel; coordinate meeting logistics, make meeting arrangements and maintain room schedules.

  • Compose, produce, and perfect legal correspondence and other documents using Microsoft Suite Office Products.

  • Read and route incoming mail, memos, transcripts and general information, screen calls and take messages.

  • Handle routine member and vendor calls.

  • Coordinate legal team meetings, including offsites.

  • Manage legal team projects and other special projects as assigned.

  • Maintain all legal team policies, procedures, and files both electronic and physical files in strict confidence.

  • Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Risk Management, Compliance, Lending, Employee Experience) and external legal counsel as needed.

  • Perform special projects (i.e., research, data input) as assigned.

  • Review records, documents and billings and file, record and reconcile as needed.

  • Research vendors and consultants.

  • Assist in preparation of documentation for board meetings, annual reports, and regulatory audits or examinations.

  • Support enterprise risk management, compliance reviews, and policy audits under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer.

  • Facilitate communication with Senior Management, staff, consultants, and vendors as needed.

  • Monitor, track, and classify expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget.

  • Help support physical security of corporate locations with visitor registration and other similar duties.

  • Provide the highest level of service to both internal members and external- hospitality PLUS!

  • Other duties as needed.

Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or related field.

  • Legal secretary certification a plus.

  • Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience in a legal setting with direct support to senior legal executives preferred.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize, and make decisions.

  • Strong attention to detail and organization.

  • Advanced understanding of legal terminology and processes.

  • Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions, tasks, and projects and manage work time efficiently with minimal supervision.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships.

  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite: Word and Excel, ability to gain familiarity with MS PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

  • Notary public

Starting Compensation: $31.73- $38.86/hr., plus a competitive benefits package.

Bilingual individuals who are fluent in a second language in addition to English are highly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Broadview FCU is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities and/or those whohave special needs participate in the workforce and are afforded equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our Website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at talentacquisition@broadviewfcu.com

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