Legal Operations - Central Support Associate

Legal Operations - Central Support Associate

Description

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

At Equitable we have reimagined how we want to work and are guided by principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and connection. Come join Equitable's Legal Operations team and enjoy working for a leading financial company with an amazing and diverse culture! We offer a flexible hybrid office/remote work environment, and this position is based in our New York, NY office.

As member of the Law Department Operations Central Support team, this role reports to the Operations Manager and will provide key support to Equitable Investment Management (EIM) Legal and Compliance group within the Law Department.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide primary administrative and other support to Head of EIM Legal and Compliance
• Provide support for in person and virtual board meetings
• Provide support for department calendaring, various travel booking, and reporting.
• Legal invoicing support and other responsibilities associated with department needs.
• Preparing and delivering a variety of reports to EIM Legal and Compliance department
• Creation and development of advanced PowerPoints for EIM Legal and Compliance
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

The base salary range for this position is $56,000 - $82,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

Qualifications

• 1 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate law department preferred
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel experience a plus
• Strong knowledge and history of developing expert level PowerPoint presentations for Senior Leadership a plus
• Prior project support experience a plus
• Knowledge of travel booking and expense reporting through corporate reservation

Skills
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high-level of precision.

Effective Communication: Understand effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Self-Starter and Team Collaboration: Ability to successfully work alone and to maintain a team player attitude.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.