Temporary, Legal Administrator

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Annual wellness assessment

Vacation and paid time off

Holidays + MyDay

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Temporary Legal Administrator in Secaucus, NJ. The role provides confidential executive-level support to the health plans, business development, and government affairs legal teams. Strong MS Office skills and fast, precise document handling are essential.

The position emphasizes calendar management, correspondence edits, travel arrangements, and billing support, with a focus on accuracy and professionalism in a high-volume legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years secretary experience with at least 3 years in a Legal Secretary role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access.
• Experience with Survey Monkey and Counsel Link is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates and modifies correspondence, documents, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Revises agreements and documents, proofreads material as assigned.
• Tracks progress on projects, schedules calls, and handles basic project management tasks.
• Prepares and modifies charts, spreadsheets, Visio charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Arranges travel and processes expense reports.
• Maintains attorneys' calendars, schedules meetings and appointments.
• Prepares legal invoices and runs reports as requested; handles mail.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

Survey Monkey

Counsel Link

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $40 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Temporary, Legal Administrator is responsible for providing highly confidential executive-level support to the legal team. Specifically, this role supports the Health Plans legal team; Business Development legal team; and the Government Affairs team.

Responsibilities

• Creates and modifies correspondence, documents, reports, and spreadsheets
• Revises agreements and documents, proofreads material, as assigned
• Tracks progress on projects, schedules calls, sends reminders, and performs other project management-related functions upon request
• Prepares and modifies charts, spreadsheets, Visio charts, and PowerPoint presentations for various projects
• Arranges travel arrangements and executes expense reports
• Maintains attorneys' calendars, schedules meetings, and appointments
• Prepares legal invoices for payment and run reports as requestedOpens and distributes incoming mail
• Performs general clerical duties including copying, faxing, scanning, mailing, and filing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma
• Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years secretary with a minimum of 3 years Legal Secretary experience

Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, etc.)
• Experience in other programs such as Survey Monkey and Counsel Link

Skills

• Ability to think analytically
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline
• Effectively respond to office workflow issues
• Demonstrates evidence of effective communication skills - both written and oral
• Aptitude to learn new tasks
• Displays cooperativeness
• Produces quality work, with special emphasis on accuracy

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.