Administrative Support Specialist, Legal

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Brookline, MA • 2h ago

Administrative Specialist II provides a variety of administrative functions to the Legal Department. Interfaces regularly with senior management, physicians, internal and external clients, and outside legal counsel which require considerable tact and diplomacy. Position reports to the Legal Department Program Manager and supports four to six department team members at any time.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Coordinates scheduling intricate meetings and oversees complex calendar management for multiple Legal Department team members

Utilizes various software, including Microsoft Office Suite, to produce reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other documents as needed

Shares general office duties including, but not limited to ordering office supplies, screening phone calls, faxes and mail, and providing back-up support to other department administrative team members

Drafts correspondence, reviews documents, and maintains and updates standard contracts and forms as needed

Assists with medical records requests, subpoenas, and performs legal research

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple electronic calendars and organize complex meetings

Ability to balance, coordinate and execute multiple assignments and to prioritize workload

Strong attention to detail, organization, independence, and responsiveness is essential

Advanced organizational skills

Computer skills required include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) with strong computer literacy preferred

Ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters

Strong analytical, critical and creative thinking (strong problem-solving skills)

Ability to deal with high stress situations in a diplomatic and professional manner and ability to show mature judgement

Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and good judgment

Take initiative where appropriate

Writing, proofreading and drafting skills

Reliable and punctual

Ability to operate with complete autonomy, as needed

Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively and respectfully with attorneys and staff is imperative

Experience with basic legal research and ability to summarize findings in writing preferred

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position prefers a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a legal, medical, scientific research, or technology-oriented business environment. Candidates should either be a Notary Public or be willing and eligible to obtain this certification. The position requires the ability to work in a hybrid setting, with both remote and onsite responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

EEO Poster

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$59,684.00 - $74,125.00

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