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Job Function:
Business SupportJob Sub Function:
Administration & SecretarialJob Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant, located in Raynham, MA.
The Administrative Assistant – Legal provides high‑quality administrative support to the Office of Corporate Secretary and Legal Operations. This role plays a critical part in supporting corporate governance functions, including shareholder relations, Board and committee meetings, quarterly and annual reporting and shareholder meetings. The Administrative Assistant also supports the general operations of the DePuy Synthes Legal Organization, including department meetings, communications, material contingency reporting, and the Legal Organization intranet site.
The position offers exposure to a dynamic legal environment within a global medical technology organization and the opportunity to support work that directly impacts the reputation and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to Office of Corporate Secretary, Board and committee members, including calendar management, travel arrangements, onsite and offsite meeting coordination, and logistics for shareholder meetings.
Format, proofread, and distribute legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and reports while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, logistics, and materials distribution.
Maintain and organize legal files, records, in accordance with document retention and confidentiality requirements.
Track deadlines, approvals, and deliverables for corporate legal matters and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely completion.
Assist with expense reporting, purchase requisitions, and other administrative processes following established procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners on administrative and logistical matters related to the Legal function.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance administrative processes and efficiency within the Legal team.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically requires 4–6 years of relevant administrative or office support experience, aligned to a Senior Assistant level role.
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple leaders or professionals in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Experience organizing large offsite meetings and events.
Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
Prior experience supporting a Legal, Compliance, or Regulatory team.
Familiarity with legal terminology, document management systems, or contract workflows.
Experience working in a regulated or highly matrixed corporate environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accountability, Administrative Support, Business Writing, Communication, Customer Centricity, Data Capturing, Diary Management, Document Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Presentation Development, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Travel Planning, TypingThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
55,000USD - 99,000USDAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsJohnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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