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Nelson-Jameson, Inc · 8 hours ago

Legal & Risk Management Coordinator

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. is a trusted partner in the food manufacturing industry, providing high-quality products and solutions since 1947. The Legal & Risk Management Coordinator role involves supporting the Legal & Risk Management function through various administrative tasks, including contract administration and compliance tracking, while offering hands-on experience in a business environment.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketing
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Growth Opportunities
Hiring Manager
Brianne Rindy
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Responsibilities

Support contract administration by conducting first-line reviews, drafting/editing documents, coordinating task assignments, tracking progress in the contract system, and scheduling related meetings
Administration of contract lifecycle management system at the direction of the Director
Assist with ethics and compliance activities, maintain legal records, support corporate governance filings and licensing requirements, and provide administrative and project support to the Director
Perform legal research, organize litigation materials, and help with budgeting activity related to legal matters
Investigate and process workers’ compensation, liability, vehicle, and property claims; assist with insurance renewals through data gathering and submission preparation
Support OSHA/DOT reporting, maintain risk policies and documentation, participate in audits/reporting cycles, and help develop and track mitigation plans
Monitor key risks, support control effectiveness assessments, and assist with budget and report preparation for risk-related activity
Provide scheduling support, meeting preparation, and documentation follow-up; organize records and shared resources
Prepare reports, presentations, and training materials; collaborate with internal departments and external partners including insurers, brokers, and legal counsel

Qualification

Legal administrationRisk managementContract administrationGoogle SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

Education: Actively or recently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's program in paralegal/legal administration, risk management, business, pre-law, or related field
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
Self-starter with the discipline to work independently in a remote environment
Ability to be onsite one day per week at our Wauwatosa office

Preferred

Up to 2 years of combined exposure to legal or risk topics through coursework, internships, research projects, or part-time roles
Familiarity with insurance administration, OSHA/DOT reporting, or claims management
Experience supporting documentation workflows or task tracking

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work
Hands-on experience supporting real legal and risk matters
Company-provided equipment
Professional development support
Direct mentorship from an experienced legal and risk leader
Exposure to the business side of legal work, beyond law firm settings
Cross-functional experience with operations, finance, compliance, and leadership teams
Professional development in research, communication, documentation, and project coordination
Company-provided equipment for remote work success
Annual allowance for company-branded clothing
Annual Wellness Stipend & other wellness programs

Company

Nelson-Jameson, Inc

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Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry.