Administrative Assistant (JLD)

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As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

Come join our winning team! We are searching for our next Legal Administrative Assistant. DaVita functions as a very fast-pasted work environment, so your ability to work at a high-level of proficiency with little supervision is essential. As our Legal Administrative Assistant in the Securities, Corporate Governance & Finance group of the Legal department supporting four attorneys and several paralegals. You are clever, resourceful and independently driven. You know how to take the ball and run with it. You have the ability to get the right stuff done. This is the perfect role for someone who is assertive, organized and able to make decisions quickly. We are looking for someone with a desire to grow personally and professionally.
 
JOB Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) preferred; minimum of two-year community college degree (AA or equivalent). 
• Minimum five years’ related experience in a corporation, legal department or law firm (or a combination of any of them)
• Must possess strong computer and clerical skills, including advanced word processing skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of Onit (legal matter management and e-billing software) and/or Concur expense systems a plus.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) and well-developed grammar and composition skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be experienced with managing multiple challenging calendars, handling travel arrangements, creating and maintaining files and preparing routine correspondence and reports.
• Ability to multi-task, balance multiple clients and respond efficiently and effectively to a wide variety of constituencies.

• Self-starter, team-player, demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations and learn new skills.
• Thinking 'outside the box' to make things happen are key traits for this role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clerical, communication, and administrative support for four attorneys and several paralegals in the Securities, Governance & Finance group
• Answer phones, screen calls, take and deliver messages and place calls as directed
• Manage calendars and appointments (Microsoft Outlook), handle travel arrangements and expense reimbursement reports (Concur system), and create and maintain legal files and databases and compose routine correspondence.
• Review written comments and make revisions to legal correspondence, agreements, and documents, including running comparisons using Microsoft software programs.
• Run reports from electronic legal billing and matter management system (Onit), analyze data, and prepare departmental budget, spending, legal invoices and billing reports.
• Coordinate with AP Department the processing and payment of service vendor invoices.
• Interact in a professional manner with attorneys, paralegals, other administrative staff, all levels of management within the Company, the Board of Directors, and outside counsel on a variety of matters.
• Embrace with a positive attitude a dynamic, fast-paced and energetic working environment.
• Must be dependable and reliable, with flexibility to work overtime and pitch in to help others when needed.
• Must be willing to perform tasks ranging from the routine to the more complex administrative-related responsibilities.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.