Administrative Assistant to the Chief Counsel (Confidential)

: SEIU Local 1000 is a cutting-edge labor union that represents 96,000 state employees in nine bargaining units throughout the State of California. We are currently seeking a Confidential Administrative Assistant to the Chief Counsel in our Legal Department. Duties:

• Coordinates and integrates the work activities of the Legal Department and assists the Chief Counsel with ensuring completion of department legal objectives and court filings.
• Receives legal correspondence, pleadings, filings for the Chief Counsel, routes mail or response to appropriate parties and follows up to ensure completed actions.
• Maintains the Chief Counsel's calendar; screens visitors and callers and answers inquiries involving established procedures on routine matters.
• Schedules court appearances, hearings and meetings for Chief Counsel.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and accommodations for Chief Counsel.
• Coordinates the work flow with other departments or administrative staff; revises or clarifies procedures to resolve conflicts or eliminate duplication of work.
• Ensures that requests for actions or information are directed to appropriate staff as required.
• Assists the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel with the creation and organization of regular department reports and correspondence.
• Analyzes legal information and assists in writing and preparing legal materials and presentations for court, legal hearings, conferences, workshops, conventions, meetings, mailings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties unique to this classification:

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse groups of individuals.
• Ability to meet established court and administrative deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Experience with all aspects of legal filings, court rules, administrative hearing requirements.
• Establish and maintain a customer service oriented rapport.
• Proficiency in MS applications (Excel, Access and Power Point).
• Ability to work and adapt to a fast paced environment.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent. AA degree.
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data and make sound, logical conclusions.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to type 65 words per minute.
• Ability to develop proficiency in software package(s) required by the department.
• Ability to set priorities.

Salary ranging from $56,148 to $81,120 annually. How to Apply: Submit your information including a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000's vision for building a strong union. Our Commitment to Diversity We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our goal is to build a team that represents a variety of talents, skills, and abilities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our organization's success.