Administrative Assistant - Insured Claims and Litigation / Risk Management

Requisition ID: 293827 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA

 

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Job Summary:

This position is for an Administrative Assistant to support the Insured Claims & Litigation and Risk Management teams, while demonstrating a high degree of initiative, discretion, confidentiality, diplomacy, professionalism, flexibility, accuracy, and knowledge of processes and protocol. The work location for this assignment is Reston, VA. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-KL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as Administrative Assistant for Insured Claims & Litigation and Risk Management teams
• Compose and distribute complex correspondence using Bechtel standard word processing systems or other software applications. Review accuracy and format of outgoing documents which require attorney signatures
• Maintain digital files of correspondence and other documents retained for business purposes. Develop and supervise implementation of office procedures, filing, and record-keeping systems
• Schedule meetings, coordinate videoconferencing needs, reserve rooms, arrange catering, and prepare and distribute materials for meetings
• Coordinate complex travel plans for attorneys. Prepare detailed itineraries, complete expense reports for travel, and reconcile expenses against monthly corporate credit card statement
• Collaborate with company personnel, external law firms, and vendors regarding documents and materials for pending claims and lawsuits
• Coordinate with internal litigation support group and external vendors regarding processing of records for outside counsel review and production
• Input, process, facilitate, and track payment of law firm and vendor invoices, including preparing reimbursement requests for such expenses; independently follow up with accounts payable regarding payment of invoices
• Accept, track, review, and distribute legal documents received via service of process
• Screen visitors and phone calls when attorneys are not at their desks.
  Determine action on important or emergency matters and know who to contact in attorney absence. 
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to pitch in and help.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience.
• Associate degree or related technical training preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the right to work and remain in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Minimum 6 years office administrative/secretarial experience; experience must have been obtained within past 7 years.
• Must be able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, W