Administrative Assistant to Chief Legal Counsel

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.

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
• Assists the Chief Legal Counsel and other departmental staff in administration of internal union officer elections 
• Supports the Chief Legal Counsel and other staff in the management and reporting concerning Political Action Committee-related activities
• Assists the Chief Legal Counsel and other union staff with preparation of state and federal lobbying reports, and other regulatory matters
• Assists the Chief Legal Counsel and other union staff with 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).

For confidential consideration, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Sarah Kurhajetz, Executive Recruiter
Scion Staffing
sarah@scionstaffing.com
888-487-8850 ext. 111

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is a premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation’s fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S. and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients and healthcare workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission with a personal dedication to social justice issues to be our Administrative Assistant to the Executive Special Counsel.

CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.