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Legal Assistant
Gemini
Posted on 4/21/2024
Description

About the Company

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss in 2014. Gemini offers a wide range of crypto products and services for individuals and institutions in over 70 countries.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. 

At Gemini, our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.

In the United States, we have a flexible hybrid work policy for employees who live within 30 miles of our office headquartered in New York City and our office in Seattle. Employees within the New York and Seattle metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office twice a week, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every workday. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first workforce. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC and Seattle offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible.

The Department: Legal

The Legal department at Gemini is making history every day, as we creatively apply the legacy of law to the future of digital assets. On this team, you will tackle complex and unprecedented applications of the current legal system to the revolutionary industry of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. At Gemini, Legal plays a critical role in guiding innovation and driving value for the business, while upholding our core tenets of security, compliance, and trust for our customers. Join us and help define the Legal Department of the Future.

The Role: Legal Assistant (Third-Party Subpoenas, Seizure Warrants, and Asset-Based Orders)

As a Legal Assistant, you will be primarily responsible for interpreting, tracking, analyzing, processing and responding to certain legal documents received by Gemini that seek information or require Gemini to restrain or turnover assets. These documents may come from private parties, the court system, and/or state and federal government employees or agencies. Examples include subpoenas, requests for information, seizure warrants, tax levies, and garnishments. The Legal Assistant will work within the broader Legal team to apply statutory rules when responding to third-party subpoenas and asset-based orders.  

You will also be responsible for gathering and reviewing responsive documents and information, if required, by accessing various company systems and speaking to knowledgeable employees. You will often act as a liaison between Gemini and the outside party who issued the legal document, and may often communicate with various state and federal agencies and private and government attorneys.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret, track, analyze, escalate and respond to legal requests from external parties, such as subpoenas, search warrants, and other court orders
  • Ensure excellent and standardized quality of production 
  • Consistently track and document each request and ensure deadlines are met
  • Identify potential issues related to the requests and escalate high risk matters
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and engage with external parties, such as law enforcement, regarding subpoenas and legal orders
  • Pay great attention to detail and accuracy of response to legal documents
  • Communicate efficiently, clearly, and accurately with employees and the Legal department
  • Champion for the Legal team’s expertise and build reliance on the Legal team across the company

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4 years in banking or financial operations, compliance/legal operations, or at a law firm
  • Bachelor's degree  
  • Proficient with web-based and technical systems and ability to navigate them
  • Attention to detail and accuracy of work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication and issue-spotting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Prior experience in a similar role at a financial company or firm
  •  Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
  •  Strong interest in the law 
  •  Strong interest in digital assets
  •  Paralegal certification 
It Pays to Work Here
 
The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:
  • Competitive starting salary
  • A discretionary annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • 401K with company matching
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible time off

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $119,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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