Sr. Administrative Assistant
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for:
Merck
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-13
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
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.
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