Senior Administrative Assistant
Merck · Rahway, NJ
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$83k–$130kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Intellectual Property legal group within the Office of the General Counsel. This role involves coordinating administrative tasks, managing calendars and finances, handling confidential legal matters, and identifying efficiency improvements in a fast-paced environment.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years administrative assistant experience or 3+ years paralegal experience
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite and enterprise software platforms
- Experience processing expense reports, travel reservations, and invoices
- Strong calendar management and meeting scheduling capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with meticulous attention to detail
- Financial and budget task experience
What you'll be doing
- Prepare, edit, and manage documents, correspondence, memos, and reports for legal staff
- Manage multiple calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Review invoices for compliance and maintain financial records and budgets
- Maintain electronic and physical filing systems per records retention policies
- Identify and implement AI tools and solutions to enhance departmental efficiency
Privacy & handoff
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