More jobs:
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for:
AgileOne | Merck
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a talented, proactive, and highly organized Associate, Administrative Services to provide reliable and high-quality administrative support to our Intellectual Property legal group ("IP Group"), a dynamic part of the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC"). In this role, you will coordinate and perform multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment where initiative, absolute confidentiality, good judgment, and attention to detail are paramount.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, a high degree of accountability, and a demonstrated willingness to continuously learn—including maintaining a strong working knowledge of emerging AI tools and platforms to streamline workflows.
- Document & Content Support:
Prepare, edit, and assist with various legal documents, memos, correspondence, reports, team websites, SharePoint sites, and digital/physical filing systems under attorney supervision. - Calendar & Schedule Management:
Manage multiple complex calendars, coordinate travel arrangements, process expense reports, and track weekly team schedules. - Financial & Billing Operations:
Review and approve invoices for compliance with billing guidelines (such as Concur and Tymetrix
360), create matters within billing systems, and assist with financial matter management and budget planning. - Meeting & Visitor Logistics:
Manage outside visitors, host meetings, and handle advanced clerical duties. - AI & Technology Integration:
Maintain a working knowledge of AI tools and platforms, proactively identifying opportunities to leverage technology to enhance departmental efficiency and strategic objectives. - Communication & Compliance:
Communicate and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders while reliably handling confidential and sensitive legal issues. - Special Projects:
Help coordinate special projects and support day-to-day operations within the Intellectual Property legal group.
- Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent. - Preferred:
Advanced education (e.g., Bachelor’s or Associate degree) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, Paralegal Studies Certificate, Project Management Professional, or Notary Public commission).
- Minimum Requirement:
Minimum of 5 years of administrative assistant experience (ideally supporting executives/senior leadership) OR 3 years of paralegal experience. - Technical & Functional Skills:
Advanced computer skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Note, Teams), enterprise communication tools, and software for travel/expenses. - Preferred Experience:
Previous background as an IP administrative associate in a corporate or law firm setting, along with familiarity with legal/IP specific systems like Clarivate’s First to File and TIPMS.
- Work Style:
This role requires strong independent judgment, creativity, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a collaborative, flexible team environment. - Growth & Adaptability:
An openness to adopting new technical solutions (including AI platform integration) to maximize productivity and support the department's long-term strategic objectives is essential for success.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).