Administrative Assistant - Government Affairs - McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods Consulting (MWC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant located in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will support senior consultants within our State Government Relations team.  Responsibilities will include processing correspondence, maintaining calendars, scheduling, time entry, expenses, research, and other duties as assigned. 

McGuireWoods Consulting is a leader in developing innovative and strategic ways to serve our clients. Founded in 1998 as a full-service public affairs firm, our consultants provide federal, state and local government relations, national multi-state strategies, infrastructure and economic development, strategic communications and grassroots issue management services. We work in close partnership with our clients, providing seamless and savvy strategies to achieve public affairs objectives and increase federal- and state-level influence, contacts and expertise. For more information, please visit www.mwcllc.com.

• Maintains calendars and arranges appointments, which may include organizing meals.
• Arrange travel reservations, including airfare, hotel, car rental, etc.
• Drafts correspondence and documents in proper format as requested.  Retains documents in worksite using secure document procedures.
• Process all expense related items (invoices, reimbursements, check requests) using Chrome River.
• Performs administrative duties such as copying, scanning/faxing, mailing letters, etc.
• Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence as appropriate; including mailings, invitations, and bills.
• Performs time entry for assigned McGuireWoods Consulting staff.
• Performs internet research when requested by consultants.
• Assist with office functions and events.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team, and, at times, with little direction.
• Ability to think clearly, react positively and evaluate situations to determine appropriate action and act decisively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of multiple software packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

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