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D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Function: The Legal Assistant (Paralegal & Administrative Support) work with D.A. Davidson’s General Counsel and the legal team currently consisting of 7 persons. This role combines paralegal responsibilities with administrative support to ensure efficient execution of legal workflows and day-to-day business operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing calendars and travel, meeting coordination, correspondence, assisting with the preparation and maintenance of legal documents, vendor contract management for the legal department, researching legal questions, assisting with litigation discovery, processing subpoenas and maintaining secure legal files and processes. 

Qualifications:

Required

   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceParalegal certificate or relevant legal training

   2–5+ years of experience in a paralegal, legal assistant, or administrative support roleStrong organizational skills and attention to detail

   Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Preferred

   Experience in financial services, broker-dealer, or investment advisory environmentFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA)

   Experience with contract management systems or legal workflow toolsStrong organizational and communication abilities

   Experience managing legal documents and confidential dataExperience with electronic discovery (e-discovery) in litigation and regulatory matters and familiarity with commonly used e-discovery platforms and tools

   Discretion and trustworthiness in handling sensitive informationDuties:Legal SupportAssist attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and regulatory analysis

   Draft, review, and manage standard legal documents, including agreements, disclosures, and internal memorandaAssist with litigation support tasks, including coordinating discovery, collecting and organizing documents, assisting with filings, and tracking deadlines 

   Maintain internal legal department tracking logs such as litigation hold summaries, active and closed legal matter reporting, legal expense tracking and outside counsel guidelinesSupport regulatory filings and maintain documentation in accordance with applicable legal requirements

   Track and manage deadlines, filings, and legal matters to ensure timely completionMaintain organized and confidential legal files and recordsContract & Document Management

   Coordinate the intake, review, and routing of contracts and legal materials and firm legal documentsAssist with due diligence and document compilation for transactions, audits, and inquiries

   Assist with responses to subpoenas, document requests, etc.Assist with litigation and arbitration management including documentation gathering, e-discovery and email review. Administrative Support

   Provide primary legal and administrative support to the General CounselProvide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation

   Provide administrative support to the legal team with respect to travel and expense tracking and reimbursementCoordinate internal communications and assist in preparing presentations and reports

   Support departmental processes and contribute to workflow improvementsAssist with onboarding, training materials, and internal documentation as neededCross-Functional Collaboration    Respond to internal requests for information and documentation in a timely and professional mannerSupport implementation of firm policies, procedures, and initiatives

What we offer:Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:  

   Medical, Dental and VisionCompany 401(k)and ESOP contribution 

   Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leavePaid holidays

   Professional Development OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)

   Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehiclesCharitable gift-matching program

   Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $82,000 to $103,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. 

D.A. Davidson has been in business for 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets.  We hope you will consider joining us!