General Counsel’s Organization:

Where great legal minds influence global business strategy.

Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:

• Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
• Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results
• Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability

Role & Responsibilities:

• As part of the Global Litigation and Investigations Team, s/he will provide dedicated legal support to the Legal Order Processing Unit Center of Excellence.
• This position will work under the supervision of the VP & Senior Counsel and will provide overall support for the legal order processing function.

Are you ready for the challenge?

• Degree in Legal Studies or Criminal Justice
• Must have 3+ years as a legal assistant in a private law firm or government office
• Experience managing dockets and attorney calendars
• Experience with assisting with the preparation of responses to discovery requests
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and ability to apply this knowledge to daily work
• Sense of urgency and ability to discern critical matters
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Able to work independently and a team player
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, able to analyze and problem solve
• Able to quickly train on, navigate, and extract information from a variety of databases and information platforms
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Additional Details:

• Location: Sunrise, Florida
• Workplace Flexibility: Potential to work remotely part of the time based on current projects and team needs.
• Travel: Little to none
• Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.