At a glance
Position:Legal Administrative Assistant
Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:07/10/2025
Job Number:R2060765
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.
About you and this role
Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aLegal Administrative Assistantlocated inLake Jackson, TX! In this role, you will provide general administrative support to theUS Operations and Regulatory Legal teamincluding two attorneys and one paralegal. The role requires the exercise of considerable discretion and independent judgement in managing flow of work, including support for litigation and workers compensation claims, contract negotiations and drafting, real estate transactions, and environmental regulatory matters. Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks under limited supervision.
Responsibilities
Provide a wide variety of professional administrative support under limited direction to leaders, colleagues or groups in the organization.
Responsible for scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms, ordering food/drink, and managing visitor processes. May attend meetings to assist with presenting materials or taking notes.
Ensure communications flow properly utilizing knowledge of business / function's organization structure and overall Dow processes.
Take ownership in your work.
Manage legal database for legal matters including running reports, opening and closing matters, identifying internal cost centers for recharge, and supporting legal e-billing, invoicing, and settlement processing.
Good team player and a fixer. Help troubleshoot issues and serve as a point person for questions or guidance. May act as department focal point with external vendors, law firms, service providers, etc.
Arrange domestic and international business travel and prepare travel itinerary. Book flights, cars, make hotel and restaurant reservations.
Schedule meetings, receive meeting notices and proactively manage conflicting meetings.
Seek continuous improvement within work processes and systems.
Maintain document management systems including SharePoint, Teams and legal information management systems. Act as the technical office equipment focal point to enable daily effectiveness.
Complete expense reports for self and others and submit on behalf of leader and/or team. Monitor and track expenses against budgets; resolve discrepancies and provide reports to cost center owner or budget manager.
May act as a workgroup safety warden and communicate safety messages to workgroup.
Participate as an active team member on entire projects and can complete projects independently.
Build appropriate rapport and effective relationships within Dow.
Understand and respond to others' concerns. Able to compile diverse opinions to help resolve issues. Target written and verbal communications to difference audiences clearly and concisely.
Alert others who are affected by his/her work when or before problems arise. Serve as a helpful and positive presence in the workplace.
Independently understand and contribute to the goals of the team and their role within the team. Viewed as key contact in department. Relate project work with department/business objectives or strategy. Make good decisions beyond specific area of expertise. Set high standards of personal excellence and model these behaviors in work habits.
Work to motivate and encourage others.
Teach and coach others how to use standard office equipment and software systems. Maintain documents and records in accordance with company guidelines.
Utilize information integrity principles to properly classify, store and protect confidential technical information. Identify customer/client/co-worker needs and respond to semi-routine requests.
Lifting of document boxes (10-15 lbs) is routinely required.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any @type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications
An associate's degree or higher education.
5+ years of office/administrative experience.
Prior legal experience.
Experience with major office systems including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Your Skills
Prioritization: Strong problem-solving skills, capable of prioritizing competing requests successfully and multi-tasking.
Ability to work with minimal direction to produce quality results. Overcome obstacles in order to complete projects.
Independently initiate activities that contribute to the achievement of team goals. Seize opportunities in a responsive manner.
A bias for action. Maintain productivity during times of change.
Strong work ethic.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Very good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well under pressure of meeting deadlines.
Flexibility to work independently.
Must be able to handle confidential information with strict discretion and professionalism.
Ability to work independently with the software/IT tools.
Additional Notes
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Benefits - What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.?You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ????Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
