Senior Legal Assistant

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of   Senior Legal Assistant   through   September 9th , 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific) .   This position will be based in San Ramon, CA.   

Strategic Issues & International Litigation (SI& IL ) seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Counsel, who will manage this position. Responsibilities include coordinating complex schedules and organizing travel arrangements both domestically and internationally.  

The ideal candidate   must   manage confidential information with discretion , exercise   sound judgment, efficiently handle   demanding workloads, and coordinate complex schedules and travel. Initiative ,   self-motivation ,   accuracy, attention to detail ,   independent decision-making,   strong   interpersonal   and problem-solving   skills , plus the   ability   to multitask , are essential .  

The Strategic Issues & Litigation Group (SI&L)   is responsible for   the oversight, evaluation, and management of complex, high-stakes litigation ,   investigations   and advice .    The   Senior Legal Assistant   will be part of SI&L’s tightly integrated team coordinating   strategic   legal   matters   and providing comprehensive, high-quality legal advice and advocacy   in a fast-paced   and   dynamic   environment .    The   Senior Legal Assistant   is expected to be an involved, strongly productive member of the team .    Professionalism and discretion in dealing with   executive assistants   and   in-house and outside   counsel are crucial .     Likewise, t he ability to work collaboratively with   team members   and   external   stakeholders   is critical .     The position requires a candidate with a commitment to   continuously   learn ing   and expand ing   his or her   skills .   

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to :    

• Effectively manage the Chief Counsel’s calendar   by assessing   priorities   and   internal and external   demands .  

• C oordinat e   meetings with senior executives, internal teams, and external contacts , including managing   complex,   multi-party meeting s   and serving as the primary administrative point of contact for   internal and   external parties   ( manage   scheduling,   logistics , agendas, attendees, pre-read materials, etc.).  

• Arrange both domestic and international travel, prepare detailed itineraries,   supply any supportive   information   and   track business and travel expenses for thorough report ing.   

• Coordinate all aspects of meeting   logistics ,   including   proactively resolv ing   scheduling conflicts   and   prioritizing critical matters .  

• Assist   with the planning of the Chief Counsel’s calendar for the year.   

• M anage   travel   requirements including visas, immunizations, photos, and passport renewals .  

• Promptly address urgent matters to ensure all deadlines are met, apply sound judgment in delegating tasks, and promote effective teamwork and collaboration within the group.  

• Communicate professionally with senior executives and executive assistants.  

• Use   iManage   to upload   and manage team   documents   and revise legal documents within tight   timeframes .  

• Investigate inquiries and   relieve   leaders   of   administrative responsibilities, acting as an information resource for SI& IL .  

• Draft, u pdate , revise and track   documents using M S   Office S uite.   

• Handle privileged and confidential documents ,   including attorney-client communications and attorney work   product ,   with strict adherence to applicable confidentiality protocols   and   information-security   requirements.   

• Assist   with   internal reporting requirements , including tracking required actions   and   submission deadlines,   following up with   contributors , and coordinating with   a ttorney s   as needed.  

• Support   SI& IL   by preparing correspondence, presentations, and reports.  

• Organize   logistics , develop agendas, and gather presentation materials for meetings, conferences, and special occasions.  

• Establish and   maintain   legal matters within the   TeamConnect   matter   management system.  

• Manage electronic billings, invoices, and payments within and outside of the   TeamConnect   matter management system and set up vendors.  

• Act as an information resource   around   computer systems ,   support   software   and hardware technical support.  

• Support the Chief Counsel's performance management processes   (PMP) , including scheduling and coordinating PMP sessions with direct reports,   compiling   and tracking feedback materials, and managing the annual review calendar.  

• Assist   with other duties and special projects, as assigned by   the Chief   Counsel and other team members   as needed .  

• Assist   and provid e   backup coverage to other legal assistants.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree or equivalent  

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience supporting attorneys   or senior leaders  

• Strong ability to   maintain   the u t most confidentiality and adaptability to changing demands  

• Demonstrated experience managing active calendars and complex travel   

• Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment   

• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills  

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) at all levels of the organization  

• Proficiency   i n   Microsoft Office   Suite  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  

• Ability to   act   promptly   under   tight deadlines   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree  

• Experience providing direct executive-level support in a complex, high-stakes legal environment, including coordination with   senior executives’ ass i stants   and   senior   in - house and   outside counsel    

• Experience coordinating meetings an

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