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The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park IL facility.
What You’ll Work On
Primary Job Function:
As a Legal/OEC Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Legal/OEC organization, including DVPs, attorneys, directors, ECOs, paralegals, and other team members.
Core Job Responsibilities:
This position provides comprehensive support to at least one Divisional Vice President (DVP) within the Legal/OEC organization
Responsibilities include 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 the organization
Qualified candidates will demonstrate top-notch written and verbal communication skills
Practices good judgment 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 policy
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
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 effectively manage competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team
Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail
On-site role: 5 days per week (not remote)
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The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.