Administrative Assistant III - Legal

Description

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities worldwide. Bizzell’s multidisciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development.

At Bizzell, we are passionate about our work and the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people who share our values, and we hope this could be you!

Bizzell seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant III  to support our client, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Program Office, and the Office of Chief Counsel. The incumbent will support and conduct legal, factual research, and analysis-related duties supporting the DOT team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Perform conventional research, fact-finding, and problem-solving methods, and will analyze factors to make recommendations.

· Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material.

· Review and edit DOT legal forms and documents for accuracy.

· Build and maintain database files.

· Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations.

· Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.

· Attend meetings and take minutes that are clear and error-free.

· Flexible in adapting to deadlines and changing priorities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Accurate typing of at least 60 wpm.

· Highly proficient in the use of current Microsoft products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Skype, SharePoint, Findlaw, Westlaw, current web browsers (i.e., Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, automated administrative tracking management systems and other work-related data systems.

· Highly proficient in grammar, spelling, punctuation, preparation, and proofreading all standard/executive level office correspondence, reports, presentations, or legal documents.

· Excellent tracking and organizational skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must present complex topics to senior officials and external partners clearly and concisely.

· Motivated, innovative, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

· Able to produce excellent work products with limited oversight.

· Adept at establishing and maintaining relationships and partnerships within the Federal government and the communities that DOT serves.

· Communicate effectively with DOT staff and clients, build rapport, and encourage a collaborative environment where information is shared.

Education and Experience:

· Five (5) years of experience performing Paralegal duties without day-to-day direction or similar work

   Experience and background in general law and legislation.

· Experience supporting senior-level managers.

· Bachelor’s degree. 

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

This description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Equal Opportunities:

Bizzell is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.