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Legal Assistant

AT GANNETT
GANNETT

Legal Assistant

Remote

Are you a proactive administrative professional looking for a new career opportunity in the media field? As a legal assistant at Gannett, you will be working with specialized attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as part of a larger team. This position requires an independent thinker who can operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications
  • Consistently and professionally communicate through internal and external channels, building relationships with internal clients
  • Prepare, edit, and finalize, correspondence, transcription, memos, and other materials
  • Proofread all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy, and inclusion of required information and enclosures
  • Schedule and manage internal and external meetings and calendars,
  • Assist with client outreach, contact, relationship building, and marketing activities
  • Act as back-up for other Legal Executive Assistants as needed
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

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CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong ability to manage a wide variety of work streams simultaneously with accuracy and speed
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, high energy, and a strong passion for your work
  • Demonstrate the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality consistent with Gannett's mission, values, and policies
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and a willingness to go beyond minimum expectations and requirements
  • Engage with clients in a professional, clear, concise, positive, and timely manner
  • Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to set priorities, meet deadlines, make decisions, and independently resolve complex problems
  • Consistently seek opportunities to advance technical and personal skills
  • Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to obtain information needed to perform duties with minimal supervision
  • Communicate with the team to gather critical information needed for various duties
  • Perform research as requested

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience as an administrative assistant.
  • Excellent organization, time-management, and prioritization skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have good organizational skills

The hourly rate for this role will range between $19.24 and $21.64. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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Job ID: utn-77682
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program