Executive Administrative Assistant

Abbott Park, IL United States

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant
Location: Abbott Park, IL – Onsite – local candidates only
Period: 08/26/2024 to 12/31/2024 – potential for extension
Hours/Week: 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Rate: $25/hr
Contract Type: W2 only

 
Scope of Services:

The Legal/OEC Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Legal/OEC organization including DVPs, attorneys, directors, ECOs, and paralegals, as assigned.

 
Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

  • This position provides comprehensive support to the Divisional Vice President (DVP) of Legal Operations and others within the Legal/OEC organization, as assigned
  • Responsible for all departmental administrative functions, including managing calendars, scheduling travel, processing expense reports, creating and modifying business documents, answering phones, and managing correspondence
  • Utilizes advanced software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software such as SharePoint, corporate travel, procurement, document management, and matter management systems, to effectively support their organization
  • Qualified candidates will demonstrate top-notch written and verbal communication skills
  • Practices good judgement and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive business information
  • Consistently interacts with high-level executives and works with cross-functional teams in connection with projects and division-wide support
  • Builds strong working relationships and networks with others to drive efficiency into the organizations they support 
  • Provides basic project management support and assists with meeting/event coordination
  • Conducts onboarding activities, including workspace set-ups for new employees
  • Prioritizes workload to ensure departmental support needs are fulfilled
  • Maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of business processes and requirements
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures

 
Education & Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
  • 5+ years of previous administrative experience or equivalent is required
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word) required and SharePoint, SAP, Concur experience preferred
  • High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail

JOB CODE: ABOJP00036639