This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 15-Jul-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
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The Legal Administrative Assistant II plays a critical role in supporting senior leaders within the Legal Division through executive-level administrative support, operational coordination, and proactive partnership. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
Provide administrative support to senior Legal Division leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and support for divisional obligations and external engagements.
Anticipate priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and proactively manage logistical needs to ensure leaders remain focused on strategic priorities.
Partner with the General Counsel’s Office and Legal Division administrative team to coordinate commitments, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Monitor and communicate progress on key initiatives, deliverables, and leadership priorities.
Conduct research and compile information to support decision-making, communications, and business initiatives.
Coordinate with cross-functional partners to gather and organize materials, status updates, and briefing documents.
Manage high-volume communications and prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other leadership materials.
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What You'll Need:
4–6 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-suite level
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, systems, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and productivity
Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing correspondence, presentations, and leadership-ready materials
Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information and interacting with senior leaders
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
