Legal Specialist

At SimPL Freight Solutions, we simplify transportation for companies that move a lot of freight but don’t want the headache of managing it all themselves. We step in as their transportation team - coordinating shipments, managing carrier relationships, tracking performance, and improving how everything runs behind the scenes.
Our customers range from large manufacturers to high-volume distributors across industries like automotive, building materials, food, and packaging. No matter the industry, the goal is the same: keep freight moving smoothly, efficiently, and without surprises.
We pride ourselves on being proactive, responsive, and accountable - anticipating issues, communicating clearly, and continuously finding better ways to deliver results.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Onsite, Raleigh, NC
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support our legal and risk management function, including cargo claims handling. Reporting to the Senior Legal Specialist, this person will assist with legal research, contracts and documentation, compliance tracking, and assigned claims involving freight loss, damage, and shortages.
You will work closely with the Senior Legal Specialist and internal teams to gather information, maintain accurate records, track deadlines, and keep matters moving toward resolution. The right candidate asks thoughtful questions, evaluates conflicting information, communicates professionally, and recognizes when a matter requires further review or approval.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Legal and Compliance Support
Assist the Senior Legal Specialist with legal research and gather relevant information on transportation laws, regulations, contracts, and other assigned matters.
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents under the direction of the Senior Legal Specialist.
Maintain legal files, contract records, and databases; track key dates, renewals, outstanding requests, and follow-up items.
Support compliance monitoring, documentation, and reporting, and help maintain internal procedures and checklists.
Gather insurance documentation and assist with reviewing certificates, policy information, and coverage questions for review by the Senior Legal Specialist.
Coordinate information requests and communications with internal teams, external counsel, and other parties as directed.
Claims Support
Handle assigned cargo claims from initial notification through resolution and closure under the guidance of the Senior Legal Specialist.
Gather and review shipment records, claim forms, invoices, photographs, delivery documents, and other supporting evidence; investigate discrepancies and follow up on missing information.