Current job title: Legal Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Financial Services
Department: Legal
Years worked in this industry: 4
Years worked in this department: 4
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): They were
seeking a mature, hard-working candidate with 2-4 years of administrative
experience.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 7
Typical work hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00
p.m., with Wednesdays off
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes, during
May 1 prospectus update season (late December through mid April). I get
paid straight time for additional hours up to 40 hours each week, and
overtime for anything over 40 hours.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): approx.
$49,500 (for full-time person)
Benefits (direct or indirect): We have
good medical, dental, and vision, but it’s expensive (I use my husband’s
benefits). The company will match 100% ($1 for $1) my contribution to my
401(k) up to 6% of my base pay. Employees are eligible to participate in
free financial seminars throughout the year. I get a prorated 16 PTO days
per year to use for sick and vacation time, because of my part-time
schedule. Flex time is available to employees with manager approval.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Scheduling
meetings, photocopying, faxing, ordering supplies, surprisingly very
little document production, maintaining equipment, etc.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Legal seems to pay pretty
well.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Law can be boring.
Type of workspace/office:
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Scheduling meetings, arranging
travel, completing paperwork, and generally taking care of everyone’s
needs.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: A
professional demeanor, excellent written and verbal communication skills,
up-to-date PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), and a positive “can do”
attitude. Our Company is very customer-centric.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC (Windows), telephone, photocopier, scanner, fax machine.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Outlook, Word, Excel.
Critical soft skills: Professional
telephone manner, eager to provide good customer service, strong
organizational skills, tact and diplomacy, a positive attitude.
Pace of this position: Very fast
Geographical region: Mid Atlantic U.S.
Karen Porter, The Administrative Professional Job Performance and Career Success Coach™