Legal Support Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Richmond Fed’s Legal Department is looking for a Support Specialist to become a key player on its administrative team. The team provides support to the Legal Department across a wide range of activities and projects spanning law, compliance, and ethics. Responsibilities will include office and technology administration, maintaining certain departmental sites, workflow management and improvement, and document review. The ideal candidate for the role will be comfortable using a variety of technology products, have the smarts to learn and quickly master a wide range of tasks, the flexibility to manage ever-changing priorities, and the selflessness and good nature to be a true team player.

Candidates must include an application, cover letter, and résumé.  Upload these documents as attachments to your candidate profile before submitting.

What You Will Do:

•Provide administrative support to the Legal Department, including providing key support for its Ethics program

•Create documents, workflows, presentations, training, and other materials using Office 365 and Microsoft Office applications (experience with advanced features of SharePoint Online strongly desired)

•Organize and summarize information clearly and succinctly

•Proofread and edit documents for style, content, internal consistency, and readability

•Understand and proofread contracts, policies, and other sensitive materials

•Participate in or provide support to Bank and/or Federal Reserve System workgroups, as needed

•Support efforts to monitor legislative and regulatory activities

•Organize and file electronic documents

•Create and/or provide responses to ad hoc reporting or other information requests, as needed

•Perform purchasing, payment, and reconciliation activities (experience with Ariba applications preferred)

•Arrange, schedule, and coordinate large group meetings and events

•Manage ordering and delivery of workplace technology

•Maintain internal departmental sites

•Understand and, as needed, perform roles and support-level tasks assigned to the Legal Department

Qualifications:

•Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

•Prior experience in a law office is useful but not required.  

•High school diploma or GED

Knowledge and Skills:

•Proficient in Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint Online

•Keen attention to detail and accuracy

•Ability to master new concepts, tasks, and technology quickly

•Superior organization and time-management skills

•Adaptability when faced with change

•Clear thinking when faced with ambiguity

•Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

•Ability to analyze information and apply knowledge and skills to a variety of processes

•Impeccable customer service and interpersonal skills

•Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization

•Ability to communicate clearly

•Capacity to thrive as a member of a team, generating good ideas and helping build consensus

•Capacity to thrive as an independent contributor, taking initiative and working with minimal supervision

•Irrepressible can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn from and help others

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

•Great medical benefits

•Pension and 401(k) with employer match

•Paid time off

•Tuition reimbursement

•Employee resource networks

•Paid volunteer leave

•Flexible work options

•Onsite amenities that make working here fun

Other Requirements and Considerations:

•Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

•If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify rich.recruitment@rich.frb.org.

•No Key Point: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.

• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

•Job title (Senior or Advanced) and salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications/experience.

•The hiring range for the Support Specialist, Senior is $53,00 - $72,930 annually. 

•The hiring range for the Support Specialist, Advanced is $57,800 - $79,530 annually.

•The Fifth District provides a hybrid work environment. This position is required to be onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

•Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by April 5, 2024.  Afterwards, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Administrative/Clerical

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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