Legal Assistant
Cornerstone Building Brands · Cary, NC, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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We are seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support the Corporate Legal Team. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of time management, technology acumen and interpersonal skills to help drive the effectiveness of the Legal Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Documentation Development, Support and Management
Prepare, format and proofread presentations and reports
Coordinate and monitor cross-functional document collection for board meetings
Organize files and manage the Legal Team’s SharePoint document repository
Draft routine correspondence
Process incoming mail and route appropriately
Enter and update contract and matter information in the department's contract systems and matter management systems; generate reports as requested
Route documents for signature and track execution status
Coordinate and support onboarding of new legal team members
Department Technology Administration
Serve as the primary point of contact for adding and removing access to Legal Department technology
Troubleshoot user issues
Support implementation of and enhancements to Legal Department technology
Meeting, Calendar and Travel Support
Coordinate internal and external meetings involving Legal team members
Manage calendars and book travel for Legal leadership
Coordinate logistics, prepare agendas, assemble decks, presentation and handouts, and order supplies for legal team meetings
Process expense reports
Subpoena & Legal Request Coordination
Under the supervision of an attorney, intake subpoenas and coordinate responses with business stakeholders
Monitor and triage Legal Team group mailbox and matter intake systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
Update matter management, tracking systems
Intranet Support
Manage Legal Department content that appears on the Company intranet including the Legal Hub and the Corporate Policy Library, ensuring that the content stays up-to-date, accessible and relevant
General Department Operations Support
Additional duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Legal Department
Associates' Degree or equivalent in relevant area; Bachelor's preferred; Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
3+ years administrative support experience, preferably in a legal department or law firm
Experience supporting legal or compliance teams strongly preferred
Experience with legal technology platforms including e-billing and contract lifecycle management systems preferred.
Familiar with Power BI, DocuSign or similar e-signature platform, e-billing or matter management systems, contract lifecycle systems strongly preferred.
Notary or willingness to become a notaryStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Pro
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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