Current job title: Legal Assistant
Industry: Legal Department
Department: Corporate law
Years worked in this industry: 3
Years worked in this department: 3
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): I had a
background in working with contracts in a different industry. I also had
over 10 years of administrative assistant/executive assistant experience.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: Two attorneys
Typical work hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.
Weekends or overtime hours: I work
occasional overtime (maybe twice a year) and I do get paid for it.
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.):
$30,000 - $35,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Our
benefits are average. Some of the benefits are health & dental insurance,
vacation time, etc.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Tort – A civil wrong, other than breach of contract, for which a remedy
may be obtained, usually in the form of damages.
Remuneration – Payment; compensation
nolo contendere – No contest. (“I do not wish to contend”)
A typical day on the job: I do not have
a typical day. It varies. My main focus is processing and assisting with
contracts.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The work itself can be very
gratifying, hectic at times, but gratifying. I have wonderful people that
I work with also.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: There is a lot of filing!
Type of workspace/office:
office
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
1. Assist two attorneys with
various day-to-day tasks.
2. Redline contracts.
3. Maintain case management system.
4. Process bankruptcy claims
5. General administrative duties
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Detail
oriented and well organized.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, telephone, multipurpose machine and video conference room
equipment.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Word processing mainly.
Critical soft skills: I think good
communication is very critical. If you do not have proper communication
with your co-workers, boss, or clients it can make or break you in a
position such as mine.
Pace of this position: Mostly average
(some fast days)
Geographical region: North Central U.S.
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