Legal Support II

Title: Legal Support II Location: Arlington, VA 22202 Duration: 6 months with possible extension Interview: 1 round- virtual or onsite Job Description: Amazon.com is seeking a bright and motivated individual to provide temporary contract management and administrative assistance to the Business Development group in the Legal Department. Responsibilities include administrative support for 4 attorneys including basic calendar management and expense reporting, organizing and performing centralized filing tasks and general office tasks, and contract administration and processing which includes copying, scanning, data entry, routing and signature tracking, drafting correspondence. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills and have the ability to easily switch gears. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company is essential. Job Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills are a must, as is the desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience as an administrative assistant. Knowledge of Microsoft Word is essential. Legal administrative experience is a plus. Business Purpose Legal support for QC alcohol licensing project Story Behind the Need: Review of Business Group- Quick Commerce Fulfillment Center Purpose of the Team and key projects- This team will be helping to apply for alcohol licensing. Working with outside council. Working with internal teams. Mailing forms. Team culture- Strong team made from 2 teams that joined to create 1 larger team. Austin, TX is where most of the team sits. Friendly and supportive team. There are 4 other temps are on the team too. This team handles a lot of projects, and this contractor will be following direction from someone on the team Typical Day in the Role: Schedule- 9-5 Mon-Fri Task Breakdown and Workflow- Provide licensing, project management, and administrative assistance to the alcohol licensing team in the Legal Department. Candidate Requirements: Top 3 Must Have- 1. Solid writing skills. Strong verbal skills 2. Any legal support work. Working with admin agencies- state/ gov offices handling tax/ business licenses. 3. Knowledge of Microsoft programs is essential Nice to have- 1. Legal administrative experience is a plus. Leadership Principles- ownership, bias for action, earns trust Years of Experience- The ideal candidate will have 2+ years' relevant experience Degree/ Certification Requirements: Minimum HS diploma, Bachelors preferred. What background does someone have that is successful in this role? Administrative assistant that worked with internal and external teams #TB_EN #ZR