Description We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity in the education industry. The Administrative Assistant will be tasked with providing comprehensive administrative support to our Legal Department, organizing legal documents, and conducting legal research.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Department.

• Assisting with the preparation and organization of various legal documents.

• Managing the filing and maintenance of all legal documents.

• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, depositions, and conferences.

• Communicating and following up on pending matters as required.

• Managing the case calendar and monitoring deadlines.

• Drafting routine letters and other correspondence.

• Conducting legal research as assigned.

• Coordinating agendas, preparing meeting minutes, and managing follow-ups. Requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

• Ability to effectively handle both inbound and outbound calls

• Excellent customer service skills with a customer-centric approach

• Experience with data entry tasks and attention to detail

• Strong written communication skills for email correspondence

• Ability to schedule appointments and manage calendars

• Proactive approach to problem-solving

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with clients and colleagues.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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