Administrative Assistant

Description We are looking for a skilled part-time administrative assistant to provide comprehensive support to the General Counsel and the legal department in Hickory, North Carolina. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in maintaining seamless daily operations, ensuring the accuracy of legal documents, and handling confidential information with the highest level of professionalism. If you excel in organization, communication, and attention to detail, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the telecom services industry. This is a part-time position with very flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Offer direct administrative support to the General Counsel, including managing schedules, handling expense reports, and drafting correspondence.
• Review, edit, and format legal documents to guarantee accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Facilitate contract processing by ensuring all documentation is complete, consistent, and legally compliant.
• Perform data entry tasks and maintain well-organized legal and administrative files, including sensitive and confidential records.
• Coordinate office logistics and resources to promote efficient operations within the legal department.
• Manage incoming communications, ensuring prompt follow-up and appropriate routing of legal and business inquiries.
• Provide assistance during peak workload periods by adjusting priorities and deadlines as needed. Requirements
• Solid understanding of legal terminology and the ability to interpret legal documents accurately.
• Previous experience in supporting attorneys, legal teams, or executives within a legal-focused environment is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail for reviewing, proofreading, and preparing legal contracts and documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal document management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate varying workload demands and provide support during high-demand periods.

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