Legal Assistant
Company: Discovery Senior Living
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Legal
Assistant position is responsible for assisting the General Counsel
and Legal team at Discovery Senior Living (DSL) with a variety of
legal matters as assigned. Support the legal document process such
as with contracts, letters, and regulatory filings. Assists with
the organization of corporate legal documents and overall
efficiencies of the legal department. Supports managers and
operational field team members on a variety of multi-state legal
matters impacting the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position.
This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned. Coordinates the
discharge process for all company communities, including
Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Drafts
discharge letters and works with local counsel on collections and
evictions. Coordinates spreadsheets for tracking of discharges and
evictions. Assists with general corporate matters and responsible
for archiving corporate documents in the appropriate forums.
Coordinates execution of documents, including obtaining signatures
and notary services. Assists with due diligence requests and
compiling necessary documentation. Manages entity renewals and
maintaining compliance records. Answers and fields incoming calls
in a professional manner. Establishes and maintains relationships,
credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team
members and other colleagues. Providing general project support and
administrative assistance as needed. Proficiency in PowerPoint
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Three
years of related, demonstrated legal secretary functions with
emphasis in corporate law and regulations, and/or healthcare
industry, and/or senior care industry preferred. Four-year college
degree. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Language Ability: Ability
to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret legal documents. Ability to
effectively present information to top management and/or boards of
directors. Cognitive Demands: Ability to solve practical problems
and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form. Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Windows. Must be
proficient in Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet.
Competencies: Ability to work under minimum supervision and
demonstrate self-initiative and willingness to learn. Must be
detail-oriented. Must be results-driven and goal oriented. Must be
cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The
ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a
timely manner, often changing assignments on short notice.
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective
relationships with Team Members, superiors, and business contacts
in a professional, timely and courteous manner. Effective
analytical, trouble resolution, and problem-solving skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY Works primarily indoors in a
climate-controlled setting. Occasional travel; less than 5%.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described below are
representative of those that must be met by an individual to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to
talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The
Team Member is occasionally required to stand and walk. The Team
Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
Keywords: Discovery Senior Living, Sarasota , Legal Assistant, Legal , Bonita Springs, Florida
