Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Virtual United States

Job Description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

Are you a proactive administrative professional looking for a new career opportunity in the media field? As a legal assistant at Gannett, you will be working with specialized attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as part of a larger team. This position requires an independent thinker who can operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications
• Consistently and professionally communicate through internal and external channels, building relationships with internal clients
• Prepare, edit, and finalize, correspondence, transcription, memos, and other materials
• Proofread all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy, and inclusion of required information and enclosures
• Schedule and manage internal and external meetings and calendars,
• Assist with client outreach, contact, relationship building, and marketing activities
• Act as back-up for other Legal Executive Assistants as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong ability to manage a wide variety of work streams simultaneously with accuracy and speed
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, high energy, and a strong passion for your work
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality consistent with Gannett’s mission, values, and policies
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and a willingness to go beyond minimum expectations and requirements
• Engage with clients in a professional, clear, concise, positive, and timely manner
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to set priorities, meet deadlines, make decisions, and independently resolve complex problems
• Consistently seek opportunities to advance technical and personal skills
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to obtain information needed to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Communicate with the team to gather critical information needed for various duties
• Perform research as requested

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience as an administrative assistant.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have good organizational skills

The hourly rate for this role will range between $19.24 and $21.64. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Pay Type: Hourly

Hiring Min Rate: 19.24 USD

Hiring Max Rate: 21.64 USD