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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 69000 - 82000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration (DOA) this position provides administrative secretarial and project management support for the DOA several Department Directors and their corresponding teams. The incumbent will interact with important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts of all levels and is expected to maintain a professional and harmonious relationship with all. Must have strong organizational and project management skills and a robust work ethic. The role demonstrates a deep understanding of legal business operations exceptional judgment strict confidentiality and a customer service mindset.

Interact and communicate effectively at the executive level with sound judgment and discretion is critical. Must also uphold the highest level of integrity business professionalism and can maintain confidentiality of firm data and circumstances.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide a wide range of administrative support including strategic calendar management; vetting prioritizing and arranging meetings; coordinating travel bookings internal event planning.
  • Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies including highlevel staff Chief Officers and members of the Executive and Management Committees.
  • Works independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects. Acts as project manager for special projects which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations disseminating information creating materials.
  • Handles confidential and nonroutine information and explains policies when necessary.
  • Prepare a variety of documents including project and meeting notes.
  • Create and process expense reports invoices and check requests.
  • Run reports from various systems and format appropriately.
  • Prepare office wide communications related to holiday services office closures and general announcements.
  • Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Preferred:

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Type

Unclear

Department / Functional Area

Administration

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