Legal Administrative Assistant (Temp)

GKN Aerospace • United States, United States • 2w ago

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

GKN Aerospace's Defense Business Line is seeking a detail oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to the Legal Department. This role is responsible for maintaining legal records, organizing documents, supporting department administrative activities, and assisting with day to day office functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. This position is well suited for an individual with administrative support experience who is interested in working within a corporate legal environment.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare, format, proofread, and distribute legal and business documents.

Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, records, and department documentation.

Assist with document routing, tracking, filing, and record retention activities.

Enter, update, and maintain information within department databases and tracking systems.

Scan, copy, upload, and archive documents in accordance with company procedures.

Assist with the preparation and processing of routine forms, agreements, and correspondence.

Conduct basic database and document searches as requested.

Respond to routine requests for records, documents, and information.

Support office administrative functions including file management, record keeping, and document control.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.

Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 2 years of administrative, clerical, office support, or legal support experience.

Office administration experience required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information.

Must qualify as a U.S. Person in accordance with applicable government and defense industry requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a legal office, law firm, or corporate legal department.

Legal secretary, legal assistant, records management, or document control experience.

Civil litigation experience preferred.

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or coursework in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience maintaining databases and electronic records.

Detail oriented and highly organized.

Strong administrative and record keeping skills.

Dependable and self motivated.

Ability to follow established processes and procedures.

Customer service oriented with a collaborative approach.

Willingness to learn and grow within a corporate environment.

Compensation Data

Pay Rate: $25.00 - 30.00/hr

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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