Legal Assistant, General Counsel - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

The purpose of the legal assistant position is to provide legal administrative support to attorneys on the Technology, Intellectual Property & Contracts team in the General Counsel’s office.

Additional responsibilities include:

• supporting attorneys as needed


• day-to-day administrative duties


• opening, tracking and maintaining files (both hard files and electronic files)


• updating databases


• preparing correspondence and drafting simple legal documents


• performing other secretarial duties as needed in support of attorneys, including typing, maintaining legal files, managing attorney correspondence, and scheduling meetings

• high school diploma


• five (5) years administrative experience in a law related field


• knowledge of corporate legal department functionality


• knowledge of legal proceedings and court documents


• knowledge of contract law


• excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, and Access (or related database)


• ability to type 70 words per minute


• ability to draft and revise correspondence, minutes and other documents using Publix approved forms


• ability to prioritize and manage confidential and high volumes of information


• excellent human relations skills, including professional telephone etiquette skills


• excellent written and verbal communication skills


• excellent time management and organizational skills


• willingness to work occasional nights and weekends

• Associate’s Degree or certification in Legal Administration or Paralegal


• ten (10) or more years of secretarial or administrative experience in a law related field


• thorough knowledge of the Publix organizational structure and practices

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)