Administrative Assistant
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: K&L Gates is currently seeking to employ Administrative Assistant right now, this job will be situated in Delaware. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Wilmington, Delaware office. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrat! ive support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
The position may also serve as a confidential secretarial and administrative support position.
The Administrative Assistant must be able to perform unassisted a variety of administrative duties which may include telephone and mail screening, distribution of oral and written information, travel coordination, committee support, special projects and support of firm management.
The Administrative Assistant operates computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment; helps maintain interfaces with committees, attorneys and other departments.
Responsibilities include:
The daily make up of tasks change depending on department needs.
- Operating a computer ! for word processing assignments (Office 2003 software) and use! of typewriter as needed
- Typing, proofreading and spell checking correspondence, memorandums and other documents; as requested by supervisors/managers
- Screening telephone calls and take accurate detailed messages for supervisors/managers
- Reading , sorting and dating incoming mail for supervisors/managers, ensure that outgoing mail is delivered/mailed as requested
- Maintaining calendar and deadline reminder systems as needed by supervisors/managers
- Making appointments and travel arrangements for supervisors/managers as requested
- Handling petty cash and travel expense reimbursement as requested by supervisors/managers
- Reserving conference rooms and order beverage/food service, if applicable
- Creating and maintaining supervisor/manager general files
- Preparing mailing labels for regular and overnight mailings
- Preparing forms for photocopy requests
- Maintaining proper supply of office! products needed to support supervisors/managers
- Volunteering to assist surrounding department co-workers when needed or as schedule permits
The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of secretarial/administrative experience in a professional environment as well as a High School diploma or equivalent. He/she will possess basic clerical, 10-key, typing, and office skills as well as the ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Should have ability to prioritize and handle multiple job assignments as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity.
We seek exceptional employees who want to become a part of our practice on all levels, to help us expand, challenge our limits, and push us to grow into the future. If you are motivated by job challenges and persona! l growth, then K&L Gates could be the right place for you.
If ! you feel that you meet the requirements and would like to apply for this position, please click the “apply now†button and you will be redirected to our career page on www.klgates.com . Please include a cover letter, and advertisement source in your application.
No phone calls, walk-ins, or agencies, please.
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to K&L Gates.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:05:26 GMT
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