Business Assistant, Senior at Purchase

Job Description

Business Assistant, Senior

Perform general administrative duties to support day-to-day department operations for the Law Department in such areas as phone coverage; scheduling meetings; setting up meetings, including the related multi-media; travel arrangements; expense reporting; maintaining and managing calendars; generating copies; screening mail; filing; providing coverage for team members, ordering supplies and maintaining department and company records. Handle internal and external inquiries by screening calls, answering questions and redirecting to appropriate personnel. Prepare correspondence; memoranda; reports; presentations or other assigned documentation in specified software package. Assist with managing and/or tracking expenses. May research or provide support for special topics as assigned. Develop and produce reports as assigned. Update and manage internal marketing websites. Comfortable supporting a team of attorneys.

Experience Required:

Administrative experience in a corporate environment interfacing with senior and executive level management and senior customers. Previous experience working in a legal setting or supporting a team preferred.
Strong working knowledge of desktop computer software.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to manage and understand numerous internal computer systems.
Ability to manage working for a team of attorneys and strong multi-tasking skills.
Excellent customer service skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Intense attention to detail with strong verbal and written communications skills
Good decision making and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time and track and execute upon multiple commitments
Ability to exercise discretion and appropriately handle confidential information
Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite including strong Word and PowerPoint skills and good Excel skills. Proficient in MS Office Outlook and MS Sharepoint.

Education:
High School education; college degree a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: New York, City: Purchase, Company: MasterCard.