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Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - Legal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$73,658 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
- Legal Capital One is seeking an exceptionally bright, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Support Assistant III.
- Key responsibilities include:
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Strategic Calendar Management:
Prioritizing complex scheduling requests and adjusting to frequent last minute changes. +Detailed Travel Coordination:
Handling travel arrangements and creating timely expense reports. +Active Team Support:
Driving key team activities and events (such as all-hands meetings and social events) to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment. +Communication & Ambassadorship:
Circulating information, answering questions and acting as a team ambassador, fostering strong relationships with other Administrative Assistants and teams.- Success in this role requires:
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Flexibility & Adaptability:
Quick thinking and adjusting to constantly changing demands and priorities. +Resourcefulness & Autonomy:
Proactively solving complex problems using strong judgment and influencing skills. +Detail-Oriented & Communication Skills:
Maintaining exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity and professionalism. +Teamwork Mindset:
Actively partners with Administrative Assistants and other colleagues, fostering collaboration both within and outside the immediate team. At Capital One, you will find a supportive environment that inspires a can-do-anything spirit. Better still, you will find managers who empower you to achieve your best in all areas of your life. If you are ready to start an administrative role that elevates you to your professional goals while balancing your personal interests, then Capital One is eager to talk to you.Basic Qualifications:
- + High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification + At least 2 years of Administrative experience + At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Associates Degree + At least 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment + At least 3+ years of calendar management supporting multiple executives + At least 1+ year of meeting and event planning experience + Experience utilizing AI tools such as Gemini, CoPilot, Claude or other AI solutions + Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting user + Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively + Excellent written and verbal communications + Excellent organizational skills At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Chicago, IL:
$73,500- $83,900 for
Admin Support Assistant III McLean, VA:
$80,900- $92,300 for
Admin Support Assistant III New York, NY:
$88,200- $100,700 for
Admin Support Assistant III Plano, TX:
$73,500- $83,900 for
Admin Support Assistant III Richmond, VA:
$73,500- $83,900 for
Admin Support Assistant III Riverwoods, IL:
$73,500- $83,900 for Admin Support Assistant III Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.