Legal Assistant, Devices

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Legal Department is seeking a legal assistant to support the Devices organization, helping attorneys, contracts managers, and business partners with administrative tasks related to product development, supply chain, operations, and marketing.

The role requires independence, ability to handle high volumes, urgency when needed, and a client-service mindset with strong attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional or military experience.
• 2+ years of administrative assistant experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contract approvals, signatures, contract searches, organization and filings.
• Creating and maintaining internal legal and business facing standard operating procedures and other resources.
• Effectively using and managing software, systems, and tools used by the Legal Department; teaching team members and business users how to effectively use tools.
• Identifying and/or executing on legal and business-facing process improvements, including simplification measures.
• Providing general administrative support, such as coordinating team events, helping with presentations and trainings, and calendaring.
• Acting as a primary resource or “go to” for the team.
• Management of special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Amazon's Legal Department is looking for a legal assistant to support our Devices organization, a dynamic and growing business responsible for the development of our family of devices and related services, such as the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, Echo Frames and more. The legal assistant will provide administrative assistance to attorneys, contracts managers, and business partners focusing on product development, supply chain, operations, marketing, and other matters. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail and organization skills, and have the ability to easily switch gears. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information is essential.

Key job responsibilities

• Coordinating contract approvals, signatures, contract searches, organization and filings
• Creating and maintaining internal legal and business facing standard operating procedures and other resources
• Effectively using and managing software, systems, and tools used by the Legal Department; teaching team members and business users how to effectively use tools
• Identifying and/or executing on legal and business-facing process improvements, including simplification measures
• Providing general administrative support, such as including coordinating team events, helping with presentations and trainings, and calendaring.
• Acting as a primary resource or “go to” for the team.
• Management of special projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional or military experience
• 2+ years of administrative assistant experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks
• Experience in a technology company or other legal experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 25.33 - 44.37 USD hourly
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 23.02 - 40.33 USD hourly

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10493036