Overview
Admin Clerk – Seasonal Jobs in Washington, DC at Sidley Austin LLP
Full Job Description
Summary:
A 10-week program, during the summer, designed to deliver invaluable professional experience in a premier law firm with the goal of providing a broad understanding of the firm and exposure to its many business services departments such as Human Resources, Legal Recruiting, Marketing & Business Development, Attorney Practice Management, and/or Paralegal Services.
What to Expect:
A comprehensive introduction to Sidley Austin
Ongoing training focused on the individual contributor as well as team skills
Hands-on experience working on various assignments
An opportunity to enhance key business skills including:
Communication
Collaboration
Time Management
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Research and Analysis
Initiative
Technical Proficiency
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will be administrative in nature and tailored to the individual department to which you are assigned. Candidates will possess Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and demonstrate a strong level of written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and a strong customer service attitude.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Currently in College
Strong organizational and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Proofreads accurately
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Title: Admin Clerk – Seasonal
Company: Sidley Austin LLP
Location: Washington, DC
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