Full-Time Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Administrative Assistant to join its St. Louis office. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.
Under the leadership of the Chief Diversity & Attorney Development Officer, this position will provide administrative support to Thompson Coburn’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Professional Development department. This person will be a part of a growing team in a newly created role working with individuals across the firm in all locations and at all levels. This position is eligible for a flexible hybrid-remote work schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides high level administrative support to the Chief Diversity & Attorney Development Officer, including, but not limited to, preparation of presentation materials; filing, scanning, copying, etc. as directed; and schedules and updates calendar appointments and room logistics.
- Prepares agendas and plans for committee and other meetings. Compiles, transcribes, and distributes agendas and minutes of meetings, some of which may be sensitive and confidential in nature.
- Compiles associate and counsel weekly availability reports.
- Participates in confidential/sensitive meetings, must maintain confidentiality of meeting content, produces minutes, action items, and follow up communications.
- Compiles content for newsletters, annual report, ads, event recaps and annual Diversity Awareness Calendar.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
- An Associate degree in office support services, or equivalent, required, with a Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Substantial equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements will be considered.
- Minimum of three years of experience in an administrative support role required, and previous law firm experience in an administrative role is preferred.
- Requires ability to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with others, and ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, candidates, department members, and other internal and external stakeholders while maintaining the strictest of confidence.
- Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects and have strong time management skills.
- Advanced level knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance & ADD policies
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
- Parking/Transportation Stipend
- Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
- Long Term Care
How to Apply
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