Executive Assistant, Corporate, M&A Legal

Sutter Health

. Provide high-level, specialized administrative support to one or more executive leaders in the Legal & Risk Services Department .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced administrative support capabilities, particularly in legal and risk services, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, time management, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Proficiency With Microsoft Office SuiteExperience Supporting Attorneys Or ExecutivesEffective Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Handle Confidential MaterialsTime Management And Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Document Management SystemsContract Management SoftwareEnterprise Legal Management SoftwareData InterpretationAI And AI-Enabled Software

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingIndependenceListening SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesHealthcare TransactionsMergers And AcquisitionsProtected Health Information (PHI)Administrative Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-level, specialized administrative support to one or more executive leaders in the Legal & Risk Services Department
Independently handle complex assignments of a critical and confidential nature
Apply advanced knowledge of Sutter Health’s administrative infrastructure, policies, and procedures
Handle complex inquiries, issues, and confidential materials
Develop methods or systems to resolve recurring or unusual circumstances
Anticipate client needs and execute work independently
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Collaborate with peers and staff to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Protect each patient’s protected health information (PHI)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
At least 4 years relevant experience supporting attorneys or Vice President or above in general corporate, mergers & acquisitions, or healthcare transactions practice areas
Ability to compose effective written communications for internal and external audiences
Effective verbal communication and listening skills
Well-developed time management and organizational skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, internet search software, AI and AI-enabled software, technology and platforms, and related information systems
Experience with document/contract management systems, enterprise legal management and billing software, and document comparison software is a plus
Ability to interpret data and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to ensure the privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI)
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and staff members
Paralegal certificate is a plus, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program
Monday–Friday schedule
40 hours per week