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Senior Administrative Assistant

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Senior Administrative Assistant

Boston, MA

About this role:

The Senior Administrative Assistant role provides administrative support to the Legal Department's more senior level team members including attorneys, paralegals, and/or managers as determined and assigned by the Business Execution Manager. Job duties consist of handling complex to highly complex assignments as well as the routine day-to-day administrative tasks. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/careers. #LegalDeptJobs

General Core Responsibilities Include:

  • Calendaring - Calendar management/resolution of conflicts. Scheduling meetings, including video and audio conference calls.
  • Communication - Interact and act as a liaison with business clients, business partners, outside counsel, internal and external office staff, expert witnesses, and vendors.
  • Continuing Legal Education - Enroll Legal employees in specifically requested courses, arrange travel, process associated expenses, and file/send completion records.
  • Document Preparation - Draft, edit, track changes/redline, and/or proofread communications and documents, create and update organizational charts, compare document versions, print/copy/scan, and utilize Netdocs as the document management system of record to create/maintain business value documents.
  • Excel - Create, edit, and update spreadsheets utilizing provided data, format spreadsheets, and organize data.
  • Expenses - Process expense reports according to Wells Fargo policy, route/process invoices, and process check requests.
  • Mail - Distribute incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, express mail and send outgoing mail.
  • Maintain and update SharePoint sites.
  • Manager Proxy - Act as proxy for managers on corporate systems where proxies are allowed.
  • Meeting Logistics - Prepare meeting agendas, materials, presentations. Coordinate reservations for meeting space, equipment needs, and catering.
  • Office Supplies - Place orders for supplies, business cards, and maintain supply rooms.
  • Presentation Materials - Create, edit, and update brand standard PowerPoint presentations and create visual presentations such as charts and graphs.
  • Records Management - Maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic files in accordance with the Records and Information Management Policy and Legal Department Records Management Procedure.
  • Research - May assist with legal research on the Internet or Westlaw with attorney or paralegal guidance.
  • Travel - Make travel arrangements, adjustments as needed, create itineraries, and coordinate ground transportation.
  • Visitor Logistics - Register guests with security, arrange for visitor/temporary badge access, reserve workspace, and act as primary point of contact for visitors including greeting and escorting them throughout the facility.
Required Qualifications:

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  • 4+ years of Administrative Support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner
  • Ability to manage changing travel itineraries, accurately manage expense reimbursement, manage a busy calendar and appointments flawlessly
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Ability to provide strong customer service while actively listening and responding in an appropriate manner
  • Ability to read and interpret legal documents
  • Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in identifying and implementing process efficiencies and sharing best practices with others in order to improve the overall effectiveness of the team
  • Excellent technical skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • High level of motivation, demonstrated ability to be proactive and adaptable to change; leads self and others through change
  • Highly proficient in drafting and proof-reading written documents utilizing proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • Strong attention to detail, including accuracy in grammar and a sharp focus on eliminating error
Posting Location:
  • 125 High St. BOSTON, MA 02110
@RWF22

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$27.74 - $49.38
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
26 Dec 2024
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-424786
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

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

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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

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