Legal Administrative Assistant 3

ULA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) seeks a Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the law department. You will handle outside counsel engagements, calendar management, budgeting, and travel logistics in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years of related experience, or an AA/AS in Office/Business Administration with 4+ years.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years of relevant experience OR AA/AS in Office/Business Administration with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in corporate law department or law firm is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel engagements, including engagement agreements, reviewing invoices, and submitting for payment.
• Manage calendars and scheduling; coordinate meetings and travel logistics.
• Track department budgets and explore cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheet reports.
• Prepare and manage travel and expenses; maintain documents/files.
• Draft correspondence and organize records; ensure retention.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/AS in Office/Business Admin or related

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Standard Weekly Hours:40.00

Location:ULA - Denver

Relocation:Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements:10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Job Summary:
The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the law department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel engagements, including maintaining engagement agreements, reviewing invoices, and submitting invoices for approvals and payment.
• Manage calendars, including scheduling and moving appointments as necessary
• Track department budgets and spending and explore opportunities for cost savings
• Develop power points and spreadsheet presentations
• Manage travel and expenses
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy documents and files
• Drafting correspondence
• Coordinate meetings, including meeting notices, meeting rooms, visitor forms / badging, required catering, and parking, etc
• Manage files and record retention needs
• Special projects as needed

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experienceORAA, AAS or AS degree in Office/Business Administration or related discipline, and a minimumof 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a corporate law department or law firm
• Strong organizational, communication, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently under minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denver only):

$67,589.00 - $112,649.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic Inarms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted