Senior Administrative Assistant – General Counsel

Emory University

Senior Administrative Assistant providing support to attorneys and paralegals in the Office of General Counsel. Handling confidential information, scheduling, and office logistics in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

administrative supportcalendar managementcorrespondence handlingreport preparationtravel arrangementexpense submissionfile organizationoffice supply managementmeeting logistics

Soft Skills

communicationteam performance enhancementproactive problem solvingtime managementclient interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordPowerPointExcelOneDriveZoomTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degreehigh school diploma equivalency

Industry Keywords

confidential informationEmory policiesoffice activities compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides administrative support for attorneys and paralegals within the Office of the General Counsel, handling confidential information
Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures
Responds to incoming telephone calls
Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests
Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses
Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations
Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events
Prepares materials for meetings and special events
Plans and coordinates travel arrangements
Submits travel expenses for reimbursement
Establishes and organizes files and documents
Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies
Performs related responsibilities as required
Works actively with attorneys and clients to identify needs
Works proactively to ensure attorneys are appropriately prepared for daily activities
Responds in a timely and effective manner
Works to enhance team performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalency of a high school diploma and five years of administrative experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience with collaboration tools (OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, and/or others)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Flexible work arrangements