The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys and legal analysts within the corporate legal department, with a primary focus on regulatory compliance matters. The role assists with the administrative coordination of regulatory filings, deadlines, documentation, records, and related legal processes. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for regulatory compliance activities, filings, submissions, and related legal processes.
Maintain calendars and tracking tools for regulatory deadlines, filing requirements, action items, and deliverables.
Assist with the preparation, organization, formatting, and submission of Regulatory correspondence, filings, reports, and supporting documentation.
Maintain organized regulatory records and supporting documentation to facilitate accurate recordkeeping and timely retrieval.
Prepare, compare (redline), edit, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and legal documents.
Manage electronic and physical files in accordance with records retention and confidentiality requirements.
Coordinate meetings, including logistics, materials, documentation, and follow-up activities.
Process invoices, expense reports, and other administrative transactions using internal systems.
Serve as a professional point of contact for internal business partners, external vendors, and other stakeholders, appropriately routing inquiries and requests.
Support department initiatives, audits, examinations, and special projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
Experience with document management systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with deadlines, and documentation.
Ability to maintain and monitor detailed calendars, tracking logs, and recurring deadlines.
Exposure to managing vendor relationships and internal coordination of stakeholders.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Requirements
Minimum of three years of administrative or legal support experience preferred, ideally within a legal department, financial services or insurance organization, or other regulated corporate environment (note: minimum 2 years of employment for internal candidates)
Experience working in a hybrid or in office professional environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal studies, or other relevant post-secondary education preferred. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of additional education.
Work Schedule
Non exempt position with overtime eligibility.
In office position four days per week / one remote workday; with manager approval
Standard business hours
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least three years of administrative or legal support experience; two years for internal candidates
- Experience in a legal department, financial services, insurance, or another regulated corporate environment
- Experience working in a hybrid or in-office professional environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Adobe
- Experience with document management systems
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal studies, or other relevant post-secondary education
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
