Administrative Assistant to Chief Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with external law
• Supports the Chief Legal Counsel and other departmental staff with Department of Labor regulatory compliance and legal reporting requirements
• Affords assistance to the Chief Legal Counsel and other departmental staff in the administration of internal union officer elections
• Provides support to the Chief Legal Counsel and other union staff in managing and reporting concerning Political Action Committee-related activities
• Assists the Chief Legal Counsel and other union staff in preparing state and federal lobbying reports, and other regulatory matters
• Supports the Chief Legal Counsel and other union staff in handling nonprofit charitable organizations reporting and other administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; legal and/or database systems management background preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting senior staff
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Sharp attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy across daily tasks and projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information and sensitive relationships with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in all dealings with other staff and union leadership
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with research and implementation of new software/database systems
• Demonstrated ability to provide proactive support
• Ability to identify opportunities

Location, Work Mode, Compensation

• On-site schedule: Required in-office Monday through Friday
• Competitive annual salary of $105,677 to $114,715 dependent on skills and experience. Generous benefit package including comprehensive family health and dental plan, pension and 401(k).

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU)—the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history—is hiring an Administrative Assistant to CNA/NNU’s Chief Legal Counsel in Oakland, CA.