Legal Assistant

Provides high-level administrative support Creates and maintains current, organized, and accurate written procedures and electronic and paper files relating to job tasks, duties, and areas of responsibility Ensures all phone calls, emails, and other communications are handled in an efficient and courteous manner Creates and maintains accurate databases and spreadsheets in Excel, as needed Participates in appropriate professional development offerings as needed Participates in cross-training with other policy services support staff and OGC administrative assistant(s) to provide backup Attends periodic meetings both in and out of the office for continuous improvement and alignment of work throughout OGC and the Association Practices reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality Attends the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago annually and performs duties as assigned Attends occasional meetings outside the office that may require overnight travel Contributes to team effort and OGC mission/vision/goals work Performs other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's Degree and/or paralegal certification preferred Demonstrable high-level experience with Microsoft Word and Web-based word processing applications and Excel Experience assisting lawyers and/or lobbyists, and performing legal research Strong customer service background Strong Internet research skills Core Competencies Demonstrates high-level administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong customer service and legal research skills. Ability to maintain organized documentation and contribute effectively to team goals. Highest-signal resume keywords High-Level Administrative Support Microsoft Excel Proficiency Legal Research Experience Customer Service Skills Paralegal Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Web-Based Word Processing Database Management Spreadsheet Creation Legal Research Soft Skills Strong Communication Team Collaboration Customer Service Orientation Punctuality Reliability Certifications & Qualifications Paralegal Certification Industry Keywords Administrative Support Policy Services Legal Assistance Lobbying Support Professional Development #J-18808-Ljbffr