Temporary Sr. Administrative/ Executive Assistant needed for a leading Biotech Company in Carlsbad, CA. This position will be providing complex administrative support to the Compliance Officer. Requires a minimum of eight to ten years of related specialized administrative experience. Associates or Bachelors degree in Business or the equivalent knowledge and experience required. Additional requirements: Must demonstrate exceptional computer skills and software application proficiency; Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and activities to meet deadlines; A track record of serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines; Demonstrated exceptional work ethic, and a ”can-do” attitude; Capable of defining your own role, taking on responsibilities, and managing priorities with minimal guidance; Positive attitude and energy. Places high priority on personal and professional growth; Extremely creative, consistently generates new and original ideas; Experience working across all levels of an organization; Available for flexible working hours. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Initiative and organization skills are extremely valuable to ensure a smooth office operation. Job encounters varying work situations, involving significant complexity. Must be able to interface effectively within all levels of the organization and with senior executives outside the company. Must demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers as well the ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary information. Must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and perform as a team player. Must demonstrate effective leadership in a team environment, exude self-confidence and inspire confidence in others. Job duties: Tracks budget expenditures; Collect and prepare information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals; Perform advanced word processing and desktop publishing to include complex presentations, reports, spreadsheets and graphs; transcribes information of a technical, confidential and/or sensitive nature; may be required to take meeting and/or conference call minutes; Research, compile, summarize, and analyze information to formulate correspondence and respond to various inquiries from internal and external customers. Utilize company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information to prepare reports; Assist in internal and external communications; Maintain organization charts, company distribution lists; Act as primary point of contact for phone calls, mail and other correspondence as needed; Complete projects and special assignments as assigned by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress and problem-solving; May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. 40 hour work week. Dates: 9.13.10 – 2.28.10. Pay rate: $20.35 - $21.80/hr.
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TEMPORARY SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - JOB #176
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - JOB #175
Temporary Human Resources Administrative Assistant needed for leading Biotech Company in Carlsbad, CA. This position will be providing professional level support to Human Resources by providing support to the HR Call Center, providing information and processing data for employees. Duties will vary depending on department needs, but will include filing, labeling, and team support. No telephone activity should be required. Other responsibilities include: Coordinate the processing of new hires and terminations including document processing; Maintain the HR database by entering personnel action transactions into the system. Prepare routine and ad hoc reports as needed. Set up and maintain personnel files and other confidential departmental files. Periodically audit the database and files to ensure accuracy and high data integrity; Organize, update and maintain a wide variety of resource information; Complete one-time and on-going projects as assigned; Actively promote and ensure clear communication within the department and between the HR department and its internal and external customers. Requirements: This position interacts with all levels of personnel in and outside of the company. That interaction requires 1) excellent written and oral communication skills, 2) the ability to interface with varying personal styles in an effective way, 3) good judgment, tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and 4) the ability to handle confidential and proprietary information. The incumbent must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a positive demeanor toward the job, the company and their work team. Effectiveness in this role requires a functional knowledge of corporate operations and product line. The job encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm, involving a moderate degree of complexity. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Initiative and organization skills are extremely valuable to ensure a smooth office operation. The incumbent normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instruction on new assignments. Knowledge of office/secretarial practices normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent work experience is required. Hours: 40 hour work week. Dates: 9.7.2010 – 2.2.2011. Pay rate: $14.84 - $16.30/hr.
LEGAL RECRUITER - JOB #174
LegalStaff of San Diego, with over 21 years of service in the San Diego and National legal community, is looking for a talented and experienced legal recruiter to join our team. Candidates must have prior recruiting experience, legal staffing experience preferred, along with a proven ability to communicate at all levels within the legal community.
Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Managing the placement process
• Pro-actively recruiting new candidates
• Interviewing and screening candidates
• Locating new business opportunities (local & nationwide)
• Skill marketing qualified candidates to active clients
• Attending client meetings
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of proven sales/customer service experience, strong phone skills and outstanding people skills. Training will be provided. We offer a national recruiting network with access to over 50 state and local attorney, paralegal, and legal secretary associations, a professional work environment in a premier location, a supportive team office approach, and a competitive compensation package and benefits that deliver an excellent income and career growth opportunity. If you are looking to transition into a company with an outstanding reputation, then apply today and join us in beautiful San Diego.
Please forward all resumes along with a cover letter to info@sdlegalstaff.com or via fax to 858-587-0518.
TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - JOB #173
Temporary Executive Assistant needed – MUST HAVE at least 8-10 years of experience in a related role, with at least 1-2 years of recent experience in an Executive Assistant capacity supporting high-level executives. MUST also be able to schedule high-level and complex meetings; book domestic and international travel easily, comfortably handle managing the executive’s fast changing schedule and prioritize emails, requests, etc constantly throughout the day. A detailed description is below. Only candidates with the required experience will be considered.
Temporary Executive Assistant needed for leading Biotech Company in Carlsbad, CA. Requires a minimum of eight years of related specialized administrative experience, including successful experience working with senior level executives. Bachelor’s degree in business or similar discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience required. Office/secretarial certification preferred. Must demonstrate exceptional computer skills and software application proficiency. Demonstrated ability to read difficult instructions and maintain written records required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Must be able to interface effectively within all levels of the organization and with senior executives outside the company. Requires in-depth knowledge of company operations and product lines. Job encounters varying work situations, involving significant complexity. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Must demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers as well the ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary information. Initiative and organization skills are extremely valuable to ensure a smooth office operation. Must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and perform as a team player. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Job duties include: To provide complex administrative support functions; Provide advanced assistance to company Executive(s) by performing various complex administrative support functions, typically of a confidential nature; Perform advanced word processing and desktop publishing to include complex presentations, reports, spreadsheets and graphs; transcribe information of a technical, confidential and/or sensitive nature; may be required to take meeting and/or conference call minutes; Collects and prepares information for use in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals; Prepares presentation materials for board of director meetings; Draft, review and/or edit written material to ensure accuracy, neatness, correct punctuation and grammar; recommend changes to improve readability and clarity; Research, compile, summarize, and analyze information to formulate correspondence and respond to various inquiries from internal and external customers; Utilize company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information to prepare reports; Screen mail and callers, respond to and route inquiries to appropriate personnel as necessary; determine importance and priority of various issues and determine what major issues should be brought to the attention of the company executive; Coordinate, assist in planning, prepare agenda and monitor meetings; maintain calendar(s) and travel requests; Handle highly confidential, sensitive and/or critical information, files, records and reports. Actively promote and ensure clear communication throughout the various departments of the company; Manage and coordinate projects and programs to ensure high quality end results within given timeframe; May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned; Has contact within all levels of the organization. Makes a high of level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside of the company; Occasional travel may be required. Temporary opening: 9/7/10 – 2/16/11. 40 hour work week. Pay rate: $28-$30/hr.
TEMPORARY CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL - JOB #172
Temporary Civil Litigation Paralegal needed for busy Downtown, San Diego Law Firm. Must have heavy civil litigation experience and be able to hit the ground running. State and federal experience preferred. Strong organizational skills a must. Hours are 8:30-5. Starting immediately. Pay rate $25/hr. Job #172.
PART TIME WORKERS COMPENSATION PARALEGAL/ LEGAL ASSISTANT - JOB #171
Part time Workers Compensation Paralegal/ Legal Assistant needed for busy law firm in La Jolla, CA. Must have recent experience handling workers compensation matters (applicant side preferred but will also consider defense experience) and proficient with EAMS. No exceptions. 20 hour work week, very flexible with hours (will be working during business hours). Ability to hit the ground running essential. Professional demeanor, team player attitude and ability to handle a variety of tasks are essential. Starting ASAP. Pay rate: $18-$21/hr. Job #171.
TEMPORARY CIVIL LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB #170
Temporary Civil Litigation Legal Secretary needed for 4 month coverage to cover a leave of absence. Must have at least 3-4 years of heavy CA civil litigation experience. Will be supporting 3 Partners on a busy desk. Proficiency in MS Word required. Professional demeanor, hard work ethic and ability to jump in and hit the ground running required. Hours are 8:30-5. Pay rate: $23/hr. Job #170
TEMPORARY IP LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB #169
Temporary Intellectual Property Litigation Legal Secretary needed for 1 week temporary assignment for busy litigation law firm in Downtown, San Diego. Must have federal litigation experience and e-filing with the federal court. Intellectual Property Litigation experience preferred. Hours are 8:30-5. Proficiency in MS Word required. Team player attitude, hard work ethic and ability to hit the ground running required. Pay rate $23/hr. Starting immediately (Wednesday, 8/17/10) for 1 week, possibly longer. Job #169
TEMPORARY BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB # 168
Temporary Bankruptcy Litigation Legal Secretary needed for mid size law firm in Downtown, San Diego. Must have at least 3 years of federal experience and e-filing with the Bankruptcy courts. Proficiency in MS Word required. Professional attitude, solid work ethic and ability to meet deadlines are essential. Hours are 8:30-5. Dates: 9/23/10 – 10/1/10. Pay rate: $23/hr. Job #168.
TEMPORARY CIVIL LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - JOB #167
Temporary Civil Litigation Legal Secretary needed for mid size law firm in Downtown, San Diego. Must have e-filing experience. CA litigation experience required. Federal experience is a plus. Professional demeanor, strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential. Hours are 8:30-5. Dates needed: 8/30/10 – 9/3/10. Pay rate: $23/hr. Job #167.

