• Legal/OEC Administrative Assistant II

    Abbott (Abbott Park, IL)


    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

    Working at Abbott

     

    At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

     

    + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

    + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

    + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    This position works out of our Abbott Park IL facility.

     

    What You’ll Work On

    Primary Job Function:

    As a Legal/OEC Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Legal/OEC organization, including DVPs, attorneys, directors, ECOs, paralegals, and other team members.

    Core Job Responsibilities:

    + This position providescomprehensivesupporttoat leastoneDivisional Vice President (DVP)within the Legal/OECorganization

    + Responsibilities include alldepartmental administrative functions, includingmanagingcalendars,scheduling travel, processing expense reports, creating and modifying business documents, answering phones, and managingcorrespondence

    + Utilizes advanced software skills,including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software such asSharePoint, corporatetravel,procurement, document management, and matter management systems, to effectivelysupporttheorganization

    + Qualified candidates will demonstratetop-notchwritten and verbal communicationskills

    + Practices good judgment and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive businessinformation

    + Consistently interacts with high-level executives and works with cross-functional teams in connection with projects and division-widesupport

    + Builds strong working relationships and networks with others to drive efficiency into the organizations theysupport

    + Provides basic project management supportand assists with meeting/eventcoordination

    + Conducts onboarding activities, including workspace set-ups for newemployees

    + Prioritizes workload to ensure departmental support needs arefulfilled

    + Maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporatepolicy

    + Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures

    Required Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent, some collegepreferred

    + 5+ yearsofprevious administrativeexperience or equivalentisrequired

    + Advanced verbal and written communication skills

    + AdvancedexperienceinMicrosoft Office Suite(Teams,PowerPoint, Outlook,Excel,and Word)requiredandSharePoint, SAP, Concur experiencepreferred

    + High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information

    + Abilityto effectively manage competing priorities and work independently and as part of ateam

    + Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail

     

    On-site role: 5 days per week (not remote)

     

    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

    The base pay for this position is $22.05 – $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]