Senior Administrative Assistant – Legal

Senior Administrative Assistant – Legal – Remote

USA

Remote

ID: 8851

Job Description

We’re looking for a Sr. Administrative Assistant to join the Legal Department at Symetra!

About the role

We’re seeking a highly organized and discreet Senior Administrative Assistant to support our in-house Legal Department. This role involves managing complex administrative tasks, coordinating meetings and communications, and maintaining confidential legal documentation. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively.

What you will do

• Manage law department senior leadership calendars, schedule meetings, prepare expense reports, and other tasks as needed
• Coordinate law department administrative logistics including conference rooms, catering, and technology setup
• Coordinate effectively with a team of other administrative assistants across Symetra
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, reports, and documents with a high level of accuracy
• Support presentation development through research and editing
• Maintain confidential filing systems (electronic and paper) and manage department databases
• Reconcile invoices; assist with budget tracking and vendor coordination, as deemed necessary
• Organize team events and support internal communications
• Handle incoming calls and emails, prioritize and route appropriately
• Assist with light project coordination and ad hoc tasks as needed

Why work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"Do what you love and find people who will support you while you do it!" - Ting Ting J., Executive Assistant

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

• Hourly Range: $23.92 - $39.85 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who You Are

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably supporting legal or compliance teams
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite0
• Professional, proactive, and customer-service oriented
• Comfort with using AI tools and some background using AI tools
• Experience with and willingness to engage with various technology and software platforms, beyond the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. expense reporting software)
• Periodic travel to the Bellevue, WA Corporate Office as needed. 

Please review Symetra’s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees’ internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

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