Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

The Legal Assistant will play a critical role in assisting the Jack Link’s legal team with a variety of legal administrative responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files in an electronic document management system

• Prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence

• File business registrations and similar documents with appropriate state agencies

• Oversee matter management system and master file list

• File executed contracts and other metadata into the contract repository

• Code legal invoices to the appropriate cost center and legal matter type

• Maintain spreadsheets tracking legal expenses by matter type and prepare reports of legal expenses

• Assist with other department responsibilities including gathering data and preparing summary reports, preparing drafts of presentations, coordinating and scheduling meetings as needed

Required:

• Bachelors or Associates degree
• Highly organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as a team as well as cross-functionally
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

Preferred:

• Legal Assistant experience 
• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies
• Experience with netdocuments or other document management software

This position will offer the opportunity to grow in responsibilities for an individual who takes initiative and is willing to expand his or her knowledge through training and hands-on experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.