Sr. Legal Secretary

About Janus Capital Group Inc.

Founded in 1969, Denver-based Janus Capital Group Inc. (Janus) is a recognized leader of growth and risk-managed investment strategies. Our commitment to deliver for investors is rooted in our research-intensive approach and relentless passion to gain a competitive edge.

At the end of June 2006, Janus managed $153.4 billion in assets for more than four million shareholders, clients and institutions around the globe. Outside the U.S., Janus has offices in London, Milan, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Janus Capital Group consists of Janus Capital Management LLC, Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC (INTECH) and Capital Group Partners, Inc. (doing business as Rapid Solutions Group). In addition, Janus Capital Group owns 30% of Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC.


ROLE PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing administrative support typically to the more senior level staff in the legal department. Proactively relieves senior staff of many administrative details. Tasks may include: drafting correspondence and other materials, screening and directing telephone calls, coordinating meetings and travel plans, and maintaining legal files and databases. Performs routine legal support activities, including communicating with internal and external clients to gather documents and information as requested by legal staff. A significant portion of time may be spent on project work which is typically confidential and sensitive in nature. Work is performed under minimal supervision. May provide functional guidance to lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs a variety of administrative tasks typically for the more senior level legal staff. Tasks may vary depending on specific requirements of legal function.
Drafts confidential documents and other materials which may be complex in nature. May produce quarterly materials for board meetings.
Interacts with senior management and external board members as required.
Performs routine legal support activities, including preparing basic contracts and other legal documents, and communicating with internal and external clients to gather documents and information as requested by legal staff.
Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls ensuring a high level of customer service.
Schedules appointments, coordinates meetings and travel arrangements, and prepares expense reports as required.
May be privy to sensitive material, including establishing and maintaining confidential files.
Assists with miscellaneous clerical tasks, including data entry, ordering office supplies, copying, faxing, and establishing and maintaining department legal files and databases.
May be responsible for managing complex departmental projects which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
May provide functional guidance to lower level staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Assumes additional duties as requested or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Advanced clerical and administrative skills
Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong verbal and written communication skills

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Five years administrative support experience required
Two years mutual fund, corporate or securities legal experience required

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
Some legal training preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Overtime may be required on short notice and may include weekend, holiday, and evening hours
Basic office equipment, including PC, telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.
PC usage up to 100% of the time

Janus is an EOE and Affirmative Action Company

Apply on line www.janus.com
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Five years administrative support experience required
Two years mutual fund, corporate or securities legal experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Advanced clerical and administrative skills
Advanced computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Executive support to Board of Directors