Department Assistant

Job Title Department Assistant Location Boston Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Department Assistant. The Department Assistant performs administrative duties in support of their department. Job Description In this capacity, the Department Assistant will: Support a team of attorneys and administrative professionals with daily tasks; Liaise with internal resources to complete projects and tasks; Provide administrative support that may include time entry, expense reimbursements, presentations, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements; Maintain electronic and hard copy files, arrange document reproduction, scan and save documents into document management system; Perform data entry in various databases and applications; proofread and edit entries as appropriate; Work overtime as required; and Handle additional related projects as assigned. Proficiencies Advanced proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation; Fundamental proficiency in MS Word, and document editing/comparison applications; Fundamental proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications; Fundamental proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications; Fundamental proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications; and Fundamental proficiency in the operation of office equipment, such as copiers, scanners. Qualifications High school diploma (required); Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred); At least 1 year of administrative support experience (preferred); and At least 1 year of experience in a professional services or legal environment (preferred). The salary wage range for Boston that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $64,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy Lifestyle Spending Account Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events) Retirement Plan Consulting Anniversary Bonus Program Professional Development Programs Transportation and Commuter Benefits International Travel Insurance Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance Auto/Home/Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Insurance Employee Discounts And More! The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that enables us to provide clients with the innovative thinking of teams rich in talent, experience and creativity. We regularly host programs intended to increase cultural competencies and address key topics related to community, opportunity and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr