Executive Assistant - Legal

Cessna Aircraft Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Industry-leading 401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health, dental, and more

Job summary

The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to Textron's internal legal counsel and staff at the World Headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island. The role requires proactive, service-oriented candidates with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects and workload with limited supervision.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, invoice processing with vendors, onboarding staff, and supporting Legal Council

Qualifications

• Prior administrative support experience, preferably in a legal or corporate environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel, and invoices with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Managing regular office administrative tasks and multiple calendars.
• Producing correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Scheduling travel and coordinating meetings.
• Processing invoices from third party vendors.
• Onboarding new staff and interns.
• Providing support for enterprise Legal Council meetings and protecting confidential information.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description - Executive Assistant - Legal (344833)

Job Number

344833

At Textron, we power possibilities, push boundaries, and reach for the extraordinary.This is a great opportunity to join a cutting-edge global, multi-industry company that is a leader in the aerospace, defense and manufacturing sectors.We are looking for an energetic and motivated professional who is eager to develop in a legal environment by supporting Textron’s Deputy General Counsel and a collaborative department of lawyers and legal professionals on a wide variety of legal matters.

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant will perform administrative support for Textron internal legal counsel and staff at Textron’s World Headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island.Qualified candidates will be proactive, service-oriented, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.The successful candidate must have effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize and organize projects and workload efficiently so that assignments are completed accurately and in a timely fashion with limited supervision.Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to work directly with vendors to perform duties such as organizing and scheduling travel, arranging training sessions, and resolving issues with invoices, etc.

Responsibilities

• Managing regular office administrative tasks such as sorting/responding to mail, managing multiple calendars, screening calls and taking messages, preparing expense reimbursement reports, word processing, copying, and providing other ad hoc support to staff.
• Producing correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, certificates, PowerPoint presentations and other documents.
• Scheduling travel and other arrangements.
• Preparing and requesting payments for invoices from third party vendors.
• Scheduling and providing support for meetings.
• Participating in onboarding of new staff and interns.
• Providing administrative support for the enterprise Legal Council and Legal Council Working Group meetings.
• Protecting and maintaining the privacy of employee personnel records and other confidential information.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Education / Experience

• Prior experience in an administrative support role is required, preferably supporting multiple individuals in a legal or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with legal matter databases or other matter management applications is a plus.

Skills / Competencies

• Effective and efficient time management. Can manage and attend to a broad range of activities and an unpredictable workload.
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects and workload effectively. Comfortable working independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong problem- solving skills.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.
• Service-oriented and dedicated to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and to function well in a team environment.

At Textron, we believe that thriving at work starts with balance.

That’s why we offer more than just a job—we provide a workplace where your well-being matters. Our on-site fitness center makes it easy to stay active, whether you prefer one-on-one personal training, group classes, or working out alongside your teammates.

We also offer a generous time-off package and a culture that truly values engagement. From Employee Resource Groups to fun workplace activities, there are plenty of ways to connect, grow, and make your experience here meaningful—and enjoyable.

Our team is a vibrant mix of experience levels and backgrounds, creating a supportive environment where mentorship and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life.

And when it comes to rewards, we’ve got you covered:

• Competitive total rewards package
• Industry-leading 401(k) matching
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, and more

Join Textron and be part of a team that’s driving innovation, creativity, and collaboration—while having fun along the way!

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.