Executive Assistant - Legal

About the role

Textron is seeking an energetic and motivated Executive Assistant to support the Deputy General Counsel and a collaborative team of legal professionals. This role offers the opportunity to develop within a dynamic, multi-industry legal environment at Textron’s World Headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island. The ideal candidate will be proactive, service-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support for internal legal counsel and staff, including sorting and responding to mail, managing multiple calendars, screening calls, and taking messages.
• Prepare expense reimbursement reports, word processing, copying, and provide ad hoc support to staff.
• Produce correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, certificates, PowerPoint presentations, and other documents.
• Schedule travel and other arrangements, including organizing and resolving issues with invoices from third-party vendors.
• Oversee records management and prepare/request payments for vendor invoices.
• Schedule and provide support for meetings, including onboarding new staff and interns.
• Provide administrative support for enterprise Legal Council and Legal Council Working Group meetings.
• Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records and other confidential information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in an administrative support role is required, preferably supporting multiple individuals in a legal or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with legal matter databases or other matter management applications is a plus.

Skills/Competencies

• Effective and efficient time management with the ability to handle a broad range of activities and an unpredictable workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as necessary.
• Service-oriented with a dedication to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• On-site fitness center with personal training, group classes, and team workout options.
• Generous time-off package and a culture that values engagement, including Employee Resource Groups and workplace activities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Industry-leading 401(k) matching and generous tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and additional benefits.