Legal Assistant

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

Summary

In the role of Legal Assistant you will provide administrative support for the Office of General  of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Under general direction, perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Duties include diligent management of dynamic calendars, initiating correspondence and providing requested data to leadership workgroups, analyze data, prepare final reports, prepare legal documents, manage special projects, and provide leadership as necessary.  Work with team to process financial transactions for the designated cost centers. Serve as liaison to both internal and external customers. Position requires coordination of a variety of activities simultaneously. Expected to function independently of direct supervision and exercise sound judgment in handling confidential information with attorney, senior management and senior medical officers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Anticipate and initiate action regarding administrative functions while coordinating and leading projects.
• Provide administrative support for the Office of General Counsel attorneys. Compose correspondence and legal documents as needed, which may contain confidential information.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries and related arrangements.
• Use complex functions of a variety of computer applications and software packages to compile data and information from multiple sources to prepare reports and presentations for use at local, regional and national events.
• Proofread and format documents to ensure accuracy.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors to resolve complex inquiries.
• Greet and direct visitors in professional atmosphere.  Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring expenditures.
• Distribute mail and organize filing systems accurately maintaining records.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all communications and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Schedule:
Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Clerical
• Administration and Management
• Computers and Electronics
• Customer and Personal Service
• English Language
• Coordination
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Extent Flexibility
• Static Strength
• Rate Control
• Response Orientation
• Wrist-Finger Speed

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Qualficiations:

• Associate’s Degree
• 5 years of executive assistant experience              

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a legal office setting.               

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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