This position provides administrative support for both the contract administration team and paralegals in the Chicago, IL corporate office.  Only  Bilingual English/German Candidates will be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provide general administrative support including typing and editing form legal documents, including agreements, memos and reports, electronically storing and retrieving documents.

- Scheduling appointments, copying, faxing, time and expense reporting, booking of travel arrangements.
-Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word extensively to prepare professional documents including letters, memos, presentations and spreadsheets.
-Create and work with complex Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
-Plan and set up meetings, telephone and video conferences, internally and externally.
-Plan and coordinate special events occasionally.
-Interact with other areas of the firm’s organization via meetings, telephone conference and video conferences to complete projects and assignments.
-Manage electronic calendars.
-Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of firm personnel.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

- Handle clients, visitors, and all incoming communications with a high degree of efficiency and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-High school degree or equivalent.
-Minimum of five years of administrative support experience in a corporate environment.
-Must have experience supporting multiple managers and projects concurrently.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Ability to take initiative, self directed and results-oriented.
-Flexible team player.
Basic Qualifications: -5+ years of Administrative Assistant experience.  German Speaking.