Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Department.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Prepare/edit documents.

• Prepare correspondence and transmittal packages, often of a confidential nature.

• Maintain project budgets in Excel.

• Process billing.

• Provide various administrative responsibilities; arrange meetings and appointments, open mail, answer routine correspondence and edit draft correspondence.

• Answer, screen, direct and place phone calls.

• Filing, retrieval and maintenance of project and general files.

• Provide administrative support to other Legal Department staff, as needed.

• Provide periodic back-up to corporate receptionist.

• Special projects as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years previous administrative experience.

• Familiarity with real estate terminology and procedures preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Adobe Professional, electronic billing, web-based meeting/hosting and document management systems.

• Typing speed of 55 wpm, with high degree of accuracy.

• Superior organizational skills

• Must be a self-starter; able to work independently; desire to learn; able to think critically and be proactive

• Able to manage and organize legal documents

• Ability to create and work within a defined schedule

• Strong problem-solving skills

Eligibility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

The base pay range is $ $29.14 - $36.40/hour. The salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events 

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Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.